RIC - WAS

$65 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$159
JetBlue
Tue 1/6Fri 1/9
RIC - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$179
United Airlines
Fri 3/27Sat 4/4
RIC - IAD • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom benefits.
Lufthansa's Economy Light suits trips without checked bags.
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JetBlue
Cheapest • from $159 (round-trip)
United Airlines
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RIC-BWI
Cheapest • 9% average savings
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. (RIC-WAS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

Tue, Jan 6 - Fri, Jan 9
JetBlue Logo
2:24 pm - 9:45 pm
RIC
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DCA
7h 21m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
7:00 am - 1:27 pm
DCA
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RIC
6h 27m1 stop
$159JetBlue
Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
JetBlue Logo
8:35 am - 2:29 pm
RIC
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DCA
5h 54m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
7:00 am - 1:27 pm
DCA
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RIC
6h 27m1 stop
$172JetBlue
Fri, Mar 27 - Sat, Apr 4
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 7:35 am
RIC
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IAD
1h 05mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 11:10 pm
IAD
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RIC
1h 00mnonstop
$179United Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Fri, Jan 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 8:29 am
RIC
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BWI
12h 04m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 10:04 pm
BWI
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RIC
25h 56m2 stops
$192Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Fri, Jan 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 8:29 am
RIC
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BWI
12h 04m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 10:04 pm
BWI
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RIC
25h 56m3 stops
$204Spirit Airlines
Tue, Dec 30 - Thu, Jan 1
United Airlines Logo
7:36 pm - 8:40 pm
RIC
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IAD
1h 04mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 9:43 am
IAD
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RIC
1h 08mnonstop
$209United Airlines
Tue, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:39 pm - 11:36 pm
RIC
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BWI
26h 57m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 10:04 pm
BWI
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RIC
9h 04m1 stop
$219Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 20
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 7:10 am
RIC
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IAD
0h 50mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 9:05 am
IAD
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RIC
0h 45mnonstop
$227United Airlines
Tue, Jan 6 - Fri, Jan 9
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 4:55 pm
RIC
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BWI
0h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 11:55 am
BWI
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RIC
0h 55mnonstop
$258Southwest
Tue, Jan 13 - Sun, Jan 18
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 4:55 pm
RIC
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BWI
0h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 11:55 am
BWI
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RIC
0h 55mnonstop
$286Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Washington, D.C. flights

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

What is the cheapest Richmond to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. costs $204 on the route between Richmond (RIC) and Baltimore (BWI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 9% cheaper than other Richmond-Washington, D.C. routes. The most popular route is between Richmond (RIC) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Richmond to Washington, D.C., look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Washington, D.C., Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $289, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Economy Light is ideal for short trips without checked luggage.


Economy passengers receive a complimentary chocolate and water on flights over 60 minutes.

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United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

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Cheapest flight$65
Flight from Richmond to Baltimore

When to book flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. was $65 for a one-way ticket and $159 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Washington, D.C.?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Richmond to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    The Airbus A220-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Richmond to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Richmond and Washington, D.C..

  • On which days can I fly direct from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline.

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

    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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $200 or less one-way and $372 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

 
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 Washington, D.C..
Find which airlines fly direct from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9095 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
6.6Food
Airline reviews

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

6.0 GoodClaudia, Dec 2025
GUA - IAD
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The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

The only downside was my cell phone charger wouldn’t work in the charging port but everyone else’s would work in them all. My cell phone cable works fine in my hotel room in Frankfurt.

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

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Transportation modeAverage priceAverage duration
Flights$7590h 50m
Trains$602h 28m