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Among airlines operating Richmond to Philadelphia flights:

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

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

Only American Airlines operates flights between Richmond and Philadelphia.

Flights from Richmond to Philadelphia usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

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

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

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Richmond to Philadelphia.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $218 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $533 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer ERJ-145 variants.

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

• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 13% of one-stop connections

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Richmond to Philadelphia route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $474 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $701, a difference of $227. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Richmond to Philadelphia flights, with 51% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 16%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Philadelphia takes 1h 14m, covering 198 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:16 am and lands at 7:30 am
• Latest: departs at 5:39 pm and lands at 6:53 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 14m.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $236 to $1,594. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Richmond to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $170, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 38m, compared with 5h 11m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and 6h 16m via Orlando (MCO).

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Payless
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Thrifty
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Philadelphia range from $474 to $671, with an average of $522 over the past 12 months. Anything below $474 counts as a good deal.