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$59+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond (DTW - RIC)

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 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — RIC
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in July or June, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Richmond (RIC). 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$59
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$438

Good round-trip deal

$267 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Richmond Byrd Intl
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/44:35 pmDTW - RIC
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/77:00 pmRIC - DTW
Nonstop1h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$128
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/512:16 pmDTW - RIC
1 stop9h 34mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/77:00 pmRIC - DTW
Nonstop1h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 12/312:16 pmDTW - RIC
1 stop7h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/77:00 pmRIC - DTW
Nonstop1h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/44:35 pmDTW - RIC
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/56:00 amRIC - DTW
1 stop12h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$167
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/164:35 pmDTW - RIC
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/176:00 amRIC - DTW
1 stop12h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 12/44:35 pmDTW - RIC
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/66:00 amRIC - DTW
1 stop12h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 12/37:58 amDTW - RIC
1 stop10h 39mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/46:00 amRIC - DTW
1 stop12h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$193
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/309:12 amDTW - RIC
2 stops13h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/47:00 amRIC - DTW
1 stop25h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/812:16 pmDTW - RIC
1 stop7h 04mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/178:15 pmRIC - DTW
1 stop13h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$195
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/610:55 amDTW - RIC
2 stops10h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/77:00 pmRIC - DTW
Nonstop1h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 12/312:16 pmDTW - RIC
1 stop7h 04mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 amRIC - DTW
1 stop12h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Thu 11/139:10 pmDTW - RIC
1 stop22h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/178:15 pmRIC - DTW
1 stop13h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$201

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Richmond 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond that are best for you.

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Richmond

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DetroitRichmond

DTW - RIC

DTWRIC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/14

9:05 pm-5:02 pm

2 stops19h 57m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 10/21

8:36 pm-7:47 am

1 stop11h 11m

$199

DetroitRichmond

DTW - RIC

DTWRIC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-9:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-7:31 pm

2 stops13h 31m

$230

DetroitRichmond

DTW - RIC

DTWRIC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/24

9:30 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 10/26

6:00 am-7:51 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$279

DetroitRichmond

DTW - RIC

DTWRIC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/2

9:29 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/10

12:32 pm-2:31 pm

Nonstop1h 59m

$279

DetroitRichmond

DTW - RIC

DTWRIC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/7

9:30 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/11

12:32 pm-2:33 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$279

DetroitRichmond

DTW - RIC

DTWRIC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/7

9:30 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$279

DetroitRichmond

DTW - RIC

DTWRIC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/6

10:06 am-11:52 am

Nonstop1h 46m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/9

6:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$279

DetroitRichmond

DTW - RIC

DTWRIC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/5

9:30 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/12

12:32 pm-2:33 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$279

DetroitRichmond

DTW - RIC

DTWRIC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/5

9:29 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/10

6:00 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$279

DetroitRichmond

DTW - RIC

DTWRIC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/20

9:29 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 11/24

4:56 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Richmond

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Richmond. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 DTW to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Richmond. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Richmond. Price data was last updated on September 14, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. 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 Richmond. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond, such as Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Richmond. 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 Detroit to Richmond?

    If you wish to fly to Richmond from Detroit, then you need to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Richmond Byrd Intl. There are 10 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Byrd Intl (RIC) per day to choose from. Flights to Richmond from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 1h 36m is how long a nonstop flight from Detroit to Richmond Byrd Intl typically takes.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond in 1h 36m. Fly via Spirit Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Richmond 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $87 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Delta, starting at $249 and $272 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 78% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond consider choosing Spirit Airlines (100%), Aeromexico (90%) or Delta (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond? While on average our users pay $344, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $100. The most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Richmond Byrd Intl), is priced around $157.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Richmond 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 Detroit to Richmond

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Richmond. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$272Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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