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Among airlines operating Richmond to Washington, D.C. flights:

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

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between Richmond and Washington, D.C..

Flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $304 round-trip, compared to $608 via a layover through Newark (EWR).

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.

Most connecting flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. pass through Newark (EWR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 46% on the Richmond to Washington, D.C. route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $259 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $473, a difference of $214. 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 Washington, D.C. flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Richmond to Washington, D.C.:

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 7:15 am
• Latest: departs at 8:20 pm and lands at 9:20 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 00m.

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 00m, covering 98 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $169 to $1,345. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Richmond to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Richmond and Washington, D.C. is around $169 round-trip, with a flight time of about 0h 55m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around $36, with a trip time of about 2h 35m. The bus is similarly priced at around $30 and takes about 2h 20m. Compared with flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 81% lower. However, those options take about 1+ hours longer each way.

Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates from around $23:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates from around $24:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. range from $239 to $469, with an average of $306 over the past 12 months. Anything below $239 counts as a good deal.