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$88+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Detroit (RIC - DTT)

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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — DTT
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 (DTT). 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 January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$172
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$88
(Super.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$539

Good round-trip deal

$351 or less

Good one-way deal

$288 or less
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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 January 20, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/2611:34 am
RIC
-
DTW
1 stop20h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/12:35 pm
DTW
-
RIC
1 stop19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/212:50 pm
RIC
-
DTW
1 stop22h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/65:00 am
DTW
-
RIC
2 stops17h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$183
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/52:24 pm
RIC
-
DTW
1 stop5h 13m
JetBlue
Mon 2/98:45 am
DTW
-
RIC
1 stop4h 42m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/17$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/238:00 am
RIC
-
DTW
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/255:28 pm
DTW
-
RIC
1 stop16h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/238:00 am
RIC
-
DTW
1 stop25h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/2510:10 am
DTW
-
RIC
2 stops11h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 1/3012:50 pm
RIC
-
DTW
1 stop6h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/25:05 am
DTW
-
RIC
1 stop13h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$198
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 1/3012:50 pm
RIC
-
DTW
1 stop6h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/17:14 pm
DTW
-
RIC
1 stop23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/58:17 am
RIC
-
DTW
2 stops13h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/82:36 pm
DTW
-
RIC
1 stop27h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/1312:12 pm
RIC
-
DTW
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/1710:59 pm
DTW
-
RIC
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Sun 2/151:08 pm
RIC
-
DTW
1 stop10h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/2210:10 am
DTW
-
RIC
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/17$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 2/1612:19 pm
RIC
-
DTW
1 stop25h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/2310:59 pm
DTW
-
RIC
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$210

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Detroit that are best for you.

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RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/26

11:34 am-8:07 am

1 stop20h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/1

2:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop19h 05m

$172

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 2/2

12:50 pm-10:54 am

1 stop22h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

5:00 am-10:04 pm

2 stops17h 04m

$183

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/5

2:24 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/9

8:45 am-1:27 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$185

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 2/15

1:08 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 2/22

10:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop23h 30m

$207

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 2/15

1:08 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 17m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/20

9:59 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops19h 32m

$258

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 7/3

6:00 am-7:53 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/6

9:35 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$259

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/24

6:00 am-7:53 am

Nonstop1h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/28

9:35 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$259

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-8:03 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/23

9:35 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$259

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/17

8:00 am-3:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$88

RichmondDetroit

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/26

12:50 pm-10:54 am

1 stop22h 04m

$108

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Detroit

How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to Detroit. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Richmond to Detroit is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Detroit?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Detroit (average of $47). Flying from Richmond to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $129). 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 DTT?

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 January 20, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Richmond to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 75% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Richmond to Detroit

Explore weekly flight availability from Richmond to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 20, 2026.

The most flights from RIC to DTT are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Richmond to Detroit?

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 January 20, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Richmond to Detroit. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,079 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,079 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,079 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,166 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,079 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,353 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,079 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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?

    If you book a flight from Richmond to Detroit, you will be flying from Byrd Intl to All airports. Flights to Detroit All airports (DTT) from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) take 1h 53m for a nonstop flight. There are 11 flights from Byrd Intl to Detroit per day from 3 airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Detroit?

    A quick flight from Richmond to Detroit can take about 5h 13m. JetBlue provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $185. The distance between Richmond and Detroit is about 456 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Detroit round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($61), Delta ($229), and American Airlines ($258) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Detroit. Spirit Airlines is priced at 84% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Detroit one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $46. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Richmond to Detroit for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond to Detroit?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Richmond to Detroit consider choosing Aeromexico (92%), Korean Air (90%) or Republic Airways (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Detroit?

    On average you can expect to pay $759 for a flight from Richmond to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $172.

  • 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?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Detroit (average of $47). Flying from Richmond to Detroit in January is currently the most expensive (average of $129). 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 January 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$61Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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