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$70+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (RIC - DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — DTW
Nov 21 — Nov 281
Fri 11/21
Fri 11/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in August or July, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Sunday

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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/59:36 pmRIC - DTW
1 stop16h 19mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/156:00 amDTW - RIC
1 stop10h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/59:36 pmRIC - DTW
1 stop14h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/126:12 pmDTW - RIC
2 stops17h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$164
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:05 pmRIC - DTW
1 stop5h 12mFrontier
Sun 10/266:00 amDTW - RIC
1 stop10h 43mFrontier
Deal found 10/20$168
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/269:01 pmRIC - DTW
1 stop12h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/19:53 pmDTW - RIC
2 stops13h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/21$201
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:05 pmRIC - DTW
1 stop5h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/2711:04 amDTW - RIC
1 stop9h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/301:08 pmRIC - DTW
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/36:10 amDTW - RIC
1 stop5h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/171:04 pmRIC - DTW
1 stop20h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/228:58 pmDTW - RIC
2 stops38h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/20$217

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$153
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$70
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$383

Good round-trip deal

$335 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($173 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/26

9:01 pm-9:26 am

1 stop12h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

9:53 pm-11:25 am

2 stops13h 32m

$201

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/25

12:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/30

5:15 am-11:25 am

2 stops54h 10m

$232

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/23

9:29 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$239

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 2/13

5:55 am-7:55 am

Nonstop2h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/16

9:35 pm-11:16 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$239

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/21

12:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/30

5:15 am-11:25 am

2 stops54h 10m

$245

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 12/5

12:19 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/12

9:31 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$249

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 11/10

12:40 pm-7:43 am

2 stops19h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/11

11:12 am-7:00 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$254

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/20

6:58 pm-10:17 am

1 stop15h 19m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/23

10:47 am-11:25 am

2 stops24h 38m

$263

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/25

12:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/29

10:51 am-7:27 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$286

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/20

6:00 am-10:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

$110

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Compare providers for flights from Richmond to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Detroit in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Detroit. Price data was last updated on October 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $46). Flying from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $79). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 22, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 75% on flights from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated October 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,029 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,097 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,981 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Richmond to Detroit?

    Booking a flight from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is your only option if you wish to fly from Richmond to Detroit. On a typical day, there are 12 flights from Byrd Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, all of which are around 1h 42m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Byrd Intl to Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    For as low as $239, Spirit Airlines can have you in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Richmond in 1h 55m. The distance from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 456 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $63, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is 85% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Korean Air (97%), Aeromexico (96%) and Endeavor Airlines (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    While on average a flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally $374, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $142. When looking at the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $149 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $46). Flying from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $79). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Richmond to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$240Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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