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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Richmond to Newark Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:37 am
• Latest: departs at 6:53 pm and lands at 8:30 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 37m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Newark Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Newark Airport takes 1h 37m, covering 277 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Newark Airport range from $233 to $413, with an average of $293 over the past 12 months. Anything below $233 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the $293 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $140 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $295 for nonstop.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Richmond to Newark Airport flights. 87% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Richmond to Newark Airport flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $243 to $1,289. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Richmond to Newark Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $150, which is 51% below the typical average for this route.

Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Dollar
• Hertz

Flights from Richmond to Newark Airport usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Richmond to Newark Airport route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 15m.

One-stop flights from Richmond to Newark Airport most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Richmond to Newark Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $267 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $438, a difference of $171.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Richmond and Newark Airport.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 28m, compared with 4h 47m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 09m via Orlando (MCO).

Some of the most popular sights in Newark Airport are Prudential Center, New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Riverbank Park. These are among the most viewed places in Newark Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Richmond to Newark Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.