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$44+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — RIC
fev 27 — mar 61
sex 2/27
sex 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Richmond

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 janeiro 28, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 3/1012:30 pm
BWI
-
RIC
1 stop9h 24m
Spirit Airlines
qua 3/118:00 am
RIC
-
BWI
1 stop9h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$133
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 3/910:06 am
BWI
-
RIC
1 stop11h 48m
Spirit Airlines
qua 3/118:00 am
RIC
-
BWI
1 stop9h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$149
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
ter 3/1012:30 pm
BWI
-
RIC
1 stop9h 24m
Multiple Airlines
qua 3/118:00 am
RIC
-
BWI
2 stops16h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
qui 2/266:08 pm
BWI
-
RIC
1 stop15h 32m
Frontier
qui 3/511:34 am
RIC
-
BWI
1 stop5h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$155
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 2/111:00 pm
BWI
-
RIC
1 stop7h 00m
Spirit Airlines
dom 2/151:08 pm
RIC
-
BWI
1 stop9h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$157
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 2/213:48 pm
DCA
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RIC
1 stop7h 26m
JetBlue
ter 2/248:50 am
RIC
-
DCA
1 stop7h 14m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/27$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
qui 2/2611:22 am
IAD
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RIC
1 stop22h 18m
Frontier
qui 3/511:34 am
RIC
-
IAD
1 stop5h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$160
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
ter 2/2412:55 pm
IAD
-
RIC
Nonstop1h 04m
United Airlines
ter 3/310:48 am
RIC
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
seg 3/912:30 pm
BWI
-
RIC
1 stop9h 24m
Multiple Airlines
qua 3/118:00 am
RIC
-
BWI
2 stops16h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$187
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 2/243:59 pm
DCA
-
RIC
1 stop6h 58m
JetBlue
ter 3/38:50 am
RIC
-
DCA
1 stop6h 08m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/27$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
seg 3/96:20 am
IAD
-
RIC
1 stop12h 23m
Multiple Airlines
qua 3/118:00 am
RIC
-
IAD
2 stops16h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 2/2612:30 pm
BWI
-
RIC
1 stop9h 24m
Spirit Airlines
qui 3/51:08 pm
RIC
-
BWI
2 stops19h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$203

Find 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 janeiro 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$133
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$44
(Priceline)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$255

Good round-trip deal

$289 or less

Good one-way deal

$154 or less
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. 3% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 janeiro 28, 2026.
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

seg 3/9

10:06 am-9:54 pm

1 stop11h 48m

Richmond Byrd Intl

qua 3/11

8:00 am-5:46 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$149

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

ter 3/10

12:30 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

qua 3/11

8:00 am-12:41 am

2 stops16h 41m

$154

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

qui 2/26

6:08 pm-9:40 am

1 stop15h 32m

Richmond Byrd Intl

qui 3/5

11:34 am-4:58 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$155

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

qua 2/11

1:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Richmond Byrd Intl

dom 2/15

1:08 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$157

Washington, D.C.Richmond

DCA - RIC

DCARIC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

seg 3/9

2:05 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Richmond Byrd Intl

qua 3/11

8:50 am-4:04 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$159

Washington, D.C.Richmond

DCA - RIC

DCARIC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb 2/21

3:48 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Richmond Byrd Intl

ter 2/24

8:50 am-4:04 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$159

Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ter 2/24

12:55 pm-1:59 pm

Nonstop1h 04m

Richmond Byrd Intl

ter 3/3

10:48 am-11:52 am

Nonstop1h 04m

$179

Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

qui 2/26

8:30 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 05m

Richmond Byrd Intl

sáb 2/28

7:48 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

$179

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

seg 3/9

12:30 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Richmond Byrd Intl

qua 3/11

8:00 am-12:41 am

2 stops16h 41m

$187

Washington, D.C.Richmond

DCA - RIC

DCARIC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ter 3/10

3:59 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Richmond Byrd Intl

qua 3/11

8:50 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$188

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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 janeiro 28, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Richmond at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 24% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 janeiro 28, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to RIC are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Richmond?

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 janeiro 28, 2026.
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
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 5h 22m. Washington, D.C. and Richmond are separated by a distance of 94 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 Baltimore/Washington - 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 Republic Airways (85%), Mesa Airlines (85%) and Copa Airlines (68%).

  • 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 $314, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $239. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl), is priced around $179.

  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $240). 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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