RIC - WAS

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Cheapest round-trip
$141
Southwest
Mon 8/31Wed 9/2
RIC - BWI • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$71
Southwest
Wed 10/28
RIC - BWI • Non-stop
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 7:25 am
RIC
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BWI
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 9:50 am
BWI
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RIC
0h 55mnonstop
$141Southwest
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 7:25 am
RIC
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BWI
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:10 pm - 7:15 pm
BWI
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RIC
1h 05mnonstop
$141Southwest
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 7:25 am
RIC
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BWI
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:45 pm - 8:50 pm
BWI
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RIC
1h 05mnonstop
$141Southwest
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 7:25 am
RIC
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BWI
0h 55mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:45 pm - 8:45 pm
BWI
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RIC
1h 00mnonstop
$141Southwest
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:58 pm
RIC
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BWI
7h 58m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:40 pm - 12:43 am
BWI
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RIC
7h 03m
1 stop
$231United Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1
United Airlines Logo
5:37 pm - 11:00 pm
RIC
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BWI
5h 23m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 9:37 pm
BWI
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RIC
8h 37m
1 stop
$231United Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24
JetBlue Logo
8:10 am - 2:13 pm
RIC
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DCA
6h 03m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
11:00 am - 5:29 pm
DCA
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RIC
6h 29m
1 stop
$242JetBlue
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
JetBlue Logo
9:38 am - 2:25 pm
RIC
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DCA
4h 47m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
11:00 am - 5:24 pm
DCA
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RIC
6h 24m
1 stop
$249JetBlue
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 8:56 pm
RIC
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IAD
1h 01mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 2:05 pm
IAD
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RIC
1h 05mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
JetBlue Logo
7:24 am - 2:58 pm
RIC
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DCA
7h 34m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
4:35 pm - 10:39 pm
DCA
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RIC
6h 04m
1 stop
$249JetBlue
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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 $234 on the route between Richmond (RIC) and Baltimore (BWI). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 27% cheaper than other Richmond-Washington, D.C. routes. It is also the most popular route.

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 Fridays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Washington, D.C., Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday 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 $363, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

 
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$71
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. was $71 for a one-way ticket and $141 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 A320-100/200 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 $231 or less one-way and $506 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.

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Richmond Byrd Intl to Washington, D.C.

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

United Airlines

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Sunday

United Airlines

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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

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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 10053 reviews
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
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Our flight gor canceled and there was no one to help us but told us to scan the qr code and fill the forms on-line. Very poor service especially we are tourists traveling to Washington DC for the 1st time.

2.0 MediocreDilen, Jul 2026
EWR - DCA
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Our flight gor canceled and there was no one to help us but told us to scan the qr code and fill the forms on-line. Very poor service especially we are tourists traveling to Washington DC for the 1st time.

Our flight was great with an unexpected upgrade. However, four days into our travel we are still without a piece of luggage. The bag tracker has not been accurate, the airline is not communicating with me or the luggage delivery service and no one is willing to take responsibility or guarantee any kind of support or reimbursement. Unfortunately, we do not have the option to easily shop to replace items as we are currently on a cruise. I have been very disappointed by United Airlines response.

It was terribly delayed with zero support from united airlines. I reached at 1 am in the night. They did not provide any option to change the flights.

Flight was delayed 14 hours due to DC air show and weather. Missed connection to MUC.

Horrible I am at almost 2,000,000 miles on United. This was probably the worst flight ever. An hour and a half before takeoff I get a message that they’re changing the plane and I no longer have a seat in Polaris business Supposedly, there was a problem with the plane, but then there was no other plane Finally, they decided to bring a plane from Newark to Washington Dulles Of course the original flight was at 10:45 PM so by the time the plane got there it was 12:30 AM. It had not been cleaned. It had not been catered. They don’t really have people available to do those things when it’s not pre-programmed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The crew had to be changed And the new plane held 28 fewer people than the scheduled plane There is no way you can hate United Airlines enough The people at the gate were actually just fine, but it was management who was completely useless And did they send extra help to the people at the gate? Did they send supervisors? Of course not. Just don’t take United find somebody else or buy a boat

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

Everything was perfect except the pad at the top of the seat back. It pushes my head forward into a very uncomfortable position and it is not removable.

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Planes were on time, we were offered opportunities to take seats in exit aisles that had better leg room, tasks offs and landings were smooth, we were kept informed of flight status

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Trains$642h 31m
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