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$79+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — WAS
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/238:45 pm
RIC
-
BWI
1 stop12h 30m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/2710:10 am
BWI
-
RIC
1 stop9h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/308:45 pm
RIC
-
BWI
1 stop12h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/77:27 pm
BWI
-
RIC
1 stop21h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/308:45 pm
RIC
-
BWI
1 stop12h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/38:52 pm
BWI
-
RIC
1 stop19h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/286:50 am
RIC
-
BWI
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Tue 5/510:50 am
BWI
-
RIC
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/31$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/18:45 pm
RIC
-
BWI
1 stop11h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/77:27 pm
BWI
-
RIC
1 stop21h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:45 pm
RIC
-
BWI
1 stop11h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/198:52 pm
BWI
-
RIC
1 stop22h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$200
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Sat 4/186:05 am
RIC
-
BWI
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Mon 4/2010:10 am
BWI
-
RIC
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/29$213
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/286:20 am
RIC
-
DCA
1 stop6h 00m
JetBlue
Tue 5/53:35 pm
DCA
-
RIC
1 stop7h 02m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/31$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/297:59 pm
RIC
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 03m
United Airlines
Wed 5/612:52 pm
IAD
-
RIC
Nonstop1h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$239
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:00 am
RIC
-
DCA
1 stop5h 10m
JetBlue
Mon 5/44:59 pm
DCA
-
RIC
1 stop5h 38m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/29$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Wed 4/1510:52 am
RIC
-
IAD
Nonstop0h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 4/218:37 am
IAD
-
RIC
Nonstop1h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 7/3110:40 am
RIC
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 05m
United Airlines
Sun 8/910:10 pm
IAD
-
RIC
Nonstop1h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/2$255

Find flight deals from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$79
(Expedia)

Good round-trip deal

$318 or less

Good one-way deal

$162 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. 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 April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Price

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RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/28

6:50 am-7:45 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/5

10:50 am-11:45 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$189

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/23

5:35 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/27

9:50 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$213

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/18

6:05 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/20

10:10 am-11:05 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$213

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/1

12:01 pm-9:16 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/22

1:20 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$229

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/28

6:20 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

3:35 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$229

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/29

7:59 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/3

8:37 am-9:37 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$239

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/30

6:30 am-7:28 am

Nonstop0h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/3

10:15 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$239

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/1

6:30 am-7:28 am

Nonstop0h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/8

8:37 am-9:37 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$239

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/4

4:59 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$242

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/15

10:52 am-11:50 am

Nonstop0h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

8:37 am-9:38 am

Nonstop1h 01m

$254

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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 Richmond to Washington, D.C. in April.
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 Richmond-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Washington, D.C. 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 Richmond-Washington, D.C. 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 Richmond to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. (average of $164). Flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 RIC to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

When flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. 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 April 2, 2026.

The most flights from RIC to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C., such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,533 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

    Most people fly from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) if they book a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. On average, Byrd Intl has 12 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 2 airlines. Richmond Byrd Intl is conveniently located just 6.9 mi from Richmond’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Southwest, JetBlue, and United Airlines fly from Richmond to Washington, D.C. in about 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 20m. Richmond and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 121 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Most travelers choose Richmond Byrd Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Richmond Byrd Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Richmond Byrd Intl - Baltimore/Washington when deciding on the best route from Richmond to Washington, D.C..

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Richmond to Washington, D.C. on time: Mesa Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (97%), CommutAir (93%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $128. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $239 on average, our data indicates $1,162 when flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. (average of $164). Flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $219). 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 Richmond to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. 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 April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$114Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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