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$51+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Richmond (RIC)

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WAS — RIC
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$140
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$62
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$173
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Richmond Byrd Intl flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Richmond Byrd Intl
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One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Richmond Byrd Intl
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 19% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 May 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/278:26 amBWI - RIC
1 stop9h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/36:31 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop23h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$140
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2710:05 amBWI - RIC
Nonstop0h 50mSouthwest
Tue 6/37:00 amRIC - BWI
Nonstop0h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$169
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/287:00 amDCA - RIC
1 stop5h 04mJetBlue
Wed 6/46:00 amRIC - DCA
1 stop6h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2710:25 pmIAD - RIC
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/36:25 amRIC - IAD
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/285:40 pmIAD - RIC
3 stops27h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/44:58 pmRIC - IAD
2 stops18h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 6/199:40 amDCA - RIC
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/226:00 amRIC - DCA
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$379
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 6/1912:46 pmIAD - RIC
1 stop21h 13mSun Country Air
Sun 6/2210:59 amRIC - IAD
1 stop25h 20mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/30$412
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/49:46 pmBWI - RIC
2 stops26h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/69:09 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/256:40 amBWI - RIC
1 stop14h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/306:30 amRIC - BWI
1 stop15h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$554
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/255:02 amIAD - RIC
1 stop14h 14mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/308:04 pmRIC - IAD
1 stop20h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$838
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/510:00 amDCA - RIC
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/54:58 pmRIC - DCA
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,050
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/812:13 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/134:25 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,372

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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 May 1, 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

Tue 5/27

8:26 am-5:36 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/3

6:31 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop23h 17m

$140

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/27

10:05 am-10:55 am

Nonstop0h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/3

7:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop0h 45m

$169

Washington, D.C.Richmond

DCA - RIC

DCARIC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

7:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$199

Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

10:25 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/3

6:25 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 01m

$239

Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

5:40 pm-8:46 pm

3 stops27h 06m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/4

4:58 pm-11:02 am

2 stops18h 04m

$273

Washington, D.C.Richmond

DCA - RIC

DCARIC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/19

9:40 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/22

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

$379

Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/19

12:46 pm-9:59 am

1 stop21h 13m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/22

10:59 am-12:19 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$412

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/25

6:40 am-9:36 pm

1 stop14h 56m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/30

6:30 am-9:42 pm

1 stop15h 12m

$554

Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/25

5:02 am-7:16 pm

1 stop14h 14m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/30

8:04 pm-4:56 pm

1 stop20h 52m

$838

Washington, D.C.Richmond

DCA - RIC

DCARIC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

10:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/5

4:58 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$1,050

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Washington, D.C.-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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

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

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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 May 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Richmond in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Richmond

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Richmond. 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 May 1, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to RIC are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Richmond ranges from 2.8 - 4.7 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Richmond when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Richmond. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,294 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

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 6 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 2 airlines. Richmond Byrd Intl is conveniently located just 6.9 mi from Richmond’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Richmond round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Richmond, with prices starting at $140. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and JetBlue, with the lowest prices starting at $169 and $199, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 53% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 $62 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $85 and Allegiant Air from $133 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Richmond Byrd Intl or Baltimore/Washington - 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 Republic Airways (100%), Mesa Airlines (91%) and United Airlines (83%).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond (average of $281). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Richmond in June is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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 2 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Richmond

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 May 1, 2025.
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SouthwestCheapest$127Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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