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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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — RIC
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Richmond Byrd Intl
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1510:00 amBWI - RIC
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Wed 10/226:30 amRIC - BWI
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$97
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/301:17 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop9h 38mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/47:00 amRIC - BWI
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$149
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/319:41 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop11h 23mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/78:15 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop12h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$154
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/301:17 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop9h 38mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/27:00 amRIC - BWI
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$167
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:56 amBWI - RIC
1 stop10h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/225:45 amRIC - BWI
1 stop9h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/1811:33 amBWI - RIC
2 stops9h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/209:37 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$176
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.
Mon 10/139:41 pmBWI - RIC
2 stops19h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/209:37 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$178
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/158:35 amIAD - RIC
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/226:30 amRIC - IAD
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$179
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/186:56 amBWI - RIC
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/209:37 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop15h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$191
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1910:35 amBWI - RIC
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Tue 12/236:25 pmRIC - BWI
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$203
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.
Fri 10/316:00 amIAD - RIC
1 stop4h 58mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/78:15 pmRIC - IAD
1 stop23h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$208
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.
Wed 10/159:00 amIAD - RIC
2 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/226:17 pmRIC - IAD
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$219

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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Richmond

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/18

10:00 am-10:55 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 10/20

6:10 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$97

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/15

10:00 am-10:55 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/22

6:30 am-7:25 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$97

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/30

1:17 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-3:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$149

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/31

9:41 pm-9:04 am

1 stop11h 23m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 11/7

8:15 pm-8:50 am

1 stop12h 35m

$154

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/30

1:17 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/2

7:00 am-3:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$167

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/15

6:56 am-5:02 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/22

5:45 am-2:48 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$174

Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/16

8:35 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 10/19

10:40 am-11:39 am

Nonstop0h 59m

$179

Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/15

8:35 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/22

6:30 am-7:31 am

Nonstop1h 01m

$179

Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/16

8:35 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/23

10:40 am-11:39 am

Nonstop0h 59m

$179

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/18

11:33 am-8:35 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 10/20

9:37 pm-10:20 am

1 stop12h 43m

$181

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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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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 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 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 September 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Richmond in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% 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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to RIC are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and United Airlines 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
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

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 12 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 $113 and United Airlines from $192 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. Reagan-National - Richmond Byrd Intl. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - Richmond Byrd Intl or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - 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%), ANA (89%) and Copa Airlines (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond? While on average our users pay $218, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $203. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Richmond Byrd Intl), is priced around $238.

  • 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 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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