RIC - DTW

$80 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Detroit

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Richmond to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Richmond to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$163
Overall average: $963
JetBlue
Mon 1/12Wed 1/21
RIC - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$259
Typical prices: $449-$773
Delta
Wed 1/28Sun 2/1
RIC - DTW • Non-stop
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Delta provides free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members.
Spirit's Big Front Seat offers extra comfort.
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 51% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Detroit (RIC-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Detroit

Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 21
JetBlue Logo
2:24 pm - 7:37 pm
RIC
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DTW
5h 13m1 stop
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8:45 am - 1:27 pm
DTW
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RIC
4h 42m1 stop
$163JetBlue
Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29
JetBlue Logo
2:24 pm - 7:37 pm
RIC
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DTW
5h 13m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
8:45 am - 1:27 pm
DTW
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RIC
4h 42m1 stop
$177JetBlue
Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29
JetBlue Logo
2:24 pm - 7:37 pm
RIC
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DTW
5h 13m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
8:45 am - 1:27 pm
DTW
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RIC
4h 42m1 stop
$185JetBlue
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 11:41 pm
RIC
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DTW
10h 51m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 8:23 am
DTW
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RIC
25h 48m1 stop
$186Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 21
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8:20 am - 10:08 pm
RIC
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DTW
13h 48m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 7:04 pm
DTW
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RIC
12h 29m1 stop
$192Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 10:08 pm
RIC
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DTW
13h 48m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 8:00 pm
DTW
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RIC
13h 25m2 stops
$198Spirit Airlines
Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 23
JetBlue Logo
2:24 pm - 7:37 pm
RIC
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DTW
5h 13m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
8:45 am - 1:27 pm
DTW
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RIC
4h 42m1 stop
$199JetBlue
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, May 14
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 10:41 am
RIC
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DTW
4h 41m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
7:30 am - 12:49 pm
DTW
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RIC
5h 19m1 stop
$208JetBlue
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:08 pm - 9:05 pm
RIC
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DTW
7h 57m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:14 pm - 8:23 am
DTW
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RIC
17h 09m1 stop
$213Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 1:06 pm
RIC
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DTW
24h 16m3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 8:00 pm
DTW
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RIC
13h 25m2 stops
$221Spirit Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Detroit flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Detroit?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Richmond to Detroit, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Detroit back to Richmond, the best deals are generally found on Sunday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is August, where tickets cost $269 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $963 and $479 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $359 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Richmond to Detroit

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing in-flight connectivity.


Delta’s First Class seats offer up to eight more inches of legroom than Main Cabin.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit offers Big Front Seat with 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for added comfort.


Spirit’s Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, with browsing and streaming packages available.

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Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$80
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 37% lower on average.
Flight from Richmond to Detroit

When to book flights from Richmond to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Richmond to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $80 for a one-way ticket and $163 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Detroit?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Richmond to Detroit. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Richmond to Detroit?

    Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Richmond to Detroit flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Detroit?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Richmond to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Detroit?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and Detroit, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Richmond to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from Richmond to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Detroit, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Detroit are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $399 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $318 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Richmond to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Richmond to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Richmond is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Richmond to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and DTW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Richmond to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $160 or less one-way and $390 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Richmond to Detroit?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Richmond Byrd Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Find which airlines fly direct from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Richmond to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Richmond to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8011 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
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They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025
RIC - ATL
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They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Boarding in Amsterdam is always chaotic. KLM/ Delta has not streamlined or made it efficient as it was boarding in Detroit . The food was mediocre The crew was unfriendly and more focused on getting things done quickly rather than service with a smile .

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

Coach seating is debilitating, neither my husband or I can walk the following day

Extremely dosappoontined and frustrated. Refused entry to lounge in Detroit despite having Delta AMEX Reserve linked in MyDelta phone app as revommended and also having proof of account. No pillows were available for overnight flight to AMS and breakfast was not served in Delta Comfort.

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

I liked the humor of the captain and crew on the flight from Flagstaff to Dallas. They were humorous.

AA delayed the flight for 3 hours and 50 minutes, but delayed the last 2 hours, 30 minutes at a time, so if we knew before, could have stayed at home and worked instead of being at the airport wasting time... The plane's crew was excellent, not their fault.

After arriving in Dallas, the aircraft taxied for an unusually long time and was unable to park at the gate, which caused a significant delay and made me miss my connecting flight. I then had to wait in a very long line to be rebooked, and I was told that no hotel or meal accommodations would be provided. What is even more unacceptable is that my luggage was mishandled and has still not been located. My suitcase contains important medications that I urgently need, and I have been unable to access them due to the airline’s mishandling. This situation has caused me considerable stress and inconvenience, and I need this issue to be resolved immediately.

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

Liked that it was on time. Staff professional and friendly.

Things were delayed a little. But that didn’t affect my plans. It was fine. I was surprised it was so full thanksgiving day. The crew were friendly and professional.

I appreciated that it was on time, safe and professional. I didn’t like that I wasn’t in a place where I had a window at my window seat. It would have been nice to know that in advance. If it was mentioned in the ticketing, I didn’t notice it.

Everything was smoothly and convenient! Just stay in this way!

Cancelled my flight and the earliest that they are willing give me for the next flight which was 3 days later on a weekday. Only accommodation they are willing to give was $30 airline credit that will expire in 1 year

Terrible Airline I will never fly that airline again. Shame on you for recommending them.

Very positive in both directions. Safe travels, nice staff, lost and found in fact found my phone under my chair! I was out of cash after my NYC trip otherwise I would've offered a reward for helping my day out immensly! Thanks you so much Spirit staff!

Speaker airport didn't work well, so we couldn't hear the boarding call but the plane was on time leaving and on time arriving took a while for them to open the door and there was a non-disruptive guy who was inebriated a few rows ahead of us. Overall the flight was good and we appreciate the on-time-ness

My flight was delayed several times and eventually cancelled. Then the re-booked flight for 8pm was delayed multiple times over, and eventually it would have forced me to be at the airport for 9 hours. I accepted a rebook for the following day, fortunately I was able to stay with my friend again in New York, but if I didn’t have him as a resource it would have been much more upsetting.

It was delayed, and the airport had cockroaches jumping on our bags. The flight crew was great, the seats were pretty comfortable.

Delayed due to no pilot. Per FAA policy I do believe we are to be reimbursed.

Flight was cancelled without warning close to flight date. Stuck witha credit has to buy a new ticket from another airline in either to get to location. Email cancelling was lost in mail.

No frills - because you get what you pay for. The crew was amazing!! I had plenty of room to spread out because the flight was half full. Which made it easy to sleep.

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