Cheap flights from Richmond to Detroit (RIC - DTT) from $45

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
RIC — DTT
sep. 26 — oct. 31

The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Detroit All airports are usually found in April or May, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Richmond (RIC) to Detroit (DTT)

All the information you need to plan the best RIC to DTT flight in 2023: compare Richmond to Detroit flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Detroit.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$218

One-way from

$142
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Detroit (DTT)

RIC - DTT

Price

$218 - $402

DTT

Temperature

24.8 - 73.4 °F

DTT

Rainfall

1.8 - 3.1 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit?

Travelers have found that booking a Saturday departure is the best way to save up to 110% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit?

Find a great deal and save up to 46% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $439.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit?

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Detroit from Richmond, Virginia. Users have commonly found prices around $386 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $220. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit (RIC - DTT)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Richmond to Detroit

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Cheap Delta flights from Richmond to Detroit

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Cheap Richmond to Detroit flights in September & October 2023

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Richmond to Detroit 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Detroit from Richmond found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Detroit from Richmond

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Richmond to Detroit flights leaving soon

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One-way flights to Detroit from Richmond

The cheapest one-way flights from Richmond to Detroit
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Richmond Byrd IntlDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 10/18

1 stop11h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/25

1 stop5h 40m

Richmond Byrd IntlDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

dom. 10/8

1 stop11h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/9

1 stop15h 08m

Richmond Byrd IntlDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

jue. 10/26

1 stop11h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 10/29

1 stop5h 40m

Richmond Byrd IntlDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 10/18

2 stops20h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

mié. 10/25

2 stops24h 53m

Richmond Byrd IntlDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 10/27

1 stop13h 53m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 10/29

1 stop12h 50m

Richmond Byrd IntlDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 10/27

1 stop12h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/30

2 stops11h 31m

Richmond Byrd IntlDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 10/3

2 stops19h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

jue. 10/5

1 stop7h 25m

Richmond Byrd IntlDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 10/13

1 stop12h 13m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/16

2 stops22h 00m

Richmond Byrd IntlDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County

RIC - DTW

RICDTW

Richmond Byrd Intl

sáb. 10/28

Nonstop1h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 10/30

Nonstop1h 43m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

To help decide which airline to fly from Richmond to Detroit, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,480 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

I found the staff at the Richmond airport to be very rude (mainly TSA), but the Delta Crew was fantastic. I boarded just in time, had room for my luggage, a comfortable seat, friendly travel companions, tasty snacks and a very smooth flight with great entertainment and free wifi while onboard!

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Richmond to Detroit flights.

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 47m for a nonstop flight. There are 10 flights from Byrd Intl to Detroit per day from 4 airlines.

Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $89, but on average you can expect to pay $126.

Are there nonstop flights from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 18 direct flights from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit is less than $454.

Are there last-minute flights available from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit?

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit on average per day?

Travelers can expect 12 flights from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit on average per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 33% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 33% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 33% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit?

Spirit Airlines can get you from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit in just under 11h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Richmond, Virginia and Detroit is about 458 mi.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit round-trip?

Spirit Airlines, at $89, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit.. This flight start at 76% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

$45 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $199 and $341, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit?

What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (90%), Aeromexico (84%) or WestJet (80%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the cheapest flights from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit?

On average you can expect to pay $341 for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $119 while the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $76.

What does RIC to DTW mean?

This is defined as Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Codes like Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

Top 4 airlines flying from Richmond to Detroit

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Richmond to Detroit choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$180Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$191Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$219Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$297Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hourly flight availability from Richmond to Detroit

See what time of day planes typically take off from Richmond to Detroit
37%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
8%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
55%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Richmond to Detroit

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