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$49+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Richmond (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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — RIC
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Flightnetwork)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$400
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Richmond Byrd Intl flight deals.
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:40 amBWI - RIC
1 stop6h 44mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/89:49 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop11h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$134
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:40 amBWI - RIC
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Mon 12/84:15 pmRIC - BWI
Nonstop0h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 10/27$137
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/25:40 amBWI - RIC
1 stop5h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/39:01 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop12h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$143
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/139:36 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop14h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/171:04 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop21h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$147
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/510:40 amBWI - RIC
1 stop6h 44mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/79:49 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop11h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/139:36 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop14h 09mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/1712:40 pmRIC - BWI
2 stops24h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$172
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/258:35 amIAD - RIC
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/26:30 amRIC - IAD
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$179
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/210:40 amBWI - RIC
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Wed 12/36:10 amRIC - BWI
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$183
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/1112:55 pmIAD - RIC
Nonstop1h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/1510:35 amRIC - IAD
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/254:15 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/212:30 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop21h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/168:36 pmIAD - RIC
1 stop15h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/2312:24 pmRIC - IAD
2 stops19h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/271:00 pmIAD - RIC
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/297:36 pmRIC - IAD
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$199

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Richmond

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/4

10:40 am-11:35 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/8

4:15 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$137

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/2

5:40 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 45m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/3

9:01 pm-9:22 am

1 stop12h 21m

$143

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/13

9:36 pm-11:45 am

1 stop14h 09m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 11/17

1:04 pm-10:20 am

1 stop21h 16m

$147

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/5

10:40 am-5:24 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 12/7

9:49 pm-9:22 am

1 stop11h 33m

$158

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/13

9:36 pm-11:45 am

1 stop14h 09m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 11/17

12:40 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops24h 15m

$172

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/4

7:06 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops22h 18m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/8

9:49 pm-9:22 am

1 stop11h 33m

$178

Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/25

8:35 am-9:36 am

Nonstop1h 01m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/2

6:30 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$179

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/2

10:40 am-11:35 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/3

6:10 am-7:05 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$183

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/25

4:15 pm-8:06 pm

1 stop27h 51m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/2

12:30 pm-10:08 am

1 stop21h 38m

$194

Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/16

8:36 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop15h 33m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/23

12:24 pm-7:45 am

2 stops19h 21m

$198

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Richmond in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Washington, D.C.-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Richmond flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Washington, D.C.-Richmond 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 Washington, D.C. to Richmond

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond (average of $77). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Richmond in December is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 WAS to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 October 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Richmond in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 October 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest from Washington, D.C. to Richmond. 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Richmond from Washington, D.C.?

    Most people fly into Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) if they book a flight to Richmond from Washington, D.C.. On average, Byrd Intl has 10 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 1 airline. Richmond Byrd Intl is conveniently located just 6.9 mi from Richmond’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Richmond will take you 55m. Washington, D.C. and Richmond are separated by a distance of 121 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Richmond one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $112 and United Airlines from $190 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Richmond?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is Baltimore/Washington - Richmond Byrd Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Richmond Byrd Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Richmond?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Richmond are Mesa Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (100%) and Copa Airlines (93%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Richmond?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond (average of $77). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Richmond in December is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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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Discover the top airline that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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