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

Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and JetBlue fly from Richmond to Washington, D.C. in about 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 29m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $158. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $269 on average, our data indicates $1,876 when flying 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: Air Canada (93%), ANA (93%), Austrian Airlines (89%).

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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 14 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.

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

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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.?

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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 August 31, 2026.

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$279

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Deal found 8/27

$283

Best flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.
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$377

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Last-minute flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated August 31, 2026 and is based on user searches.

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$269

One-way flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 31, 2026.

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$85

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$88

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$103

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$111

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$123

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$127

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$130

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$132

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Deal found 8/28

$133

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$140

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Deal found 8/29

$147

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Deal found 8/31

$152

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One-way from	$85 (Southwest)
Good round-trip deal	$327 or less
Good one-way deal	$202 or less

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RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - BWI Baltimore/Washington

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Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/8

3:05 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/22

10:55 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$169

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RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - BWI Baltimore/Washington

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 9/29

3:30 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/1

10:55 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$175

RichmondBaltimore

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - BWI Baltimore/Washington

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 9/24

4:25 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/1

9:30 am-10:25 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$214

RichmondBaltimore

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - BWI Baltimore/Washington

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/25

4:25 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/28

6:10 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$222

RichmondBaltimore

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - BWI Baltimore/Washington

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/9

6:25 am-7:20 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/10

8:25 am-9:20 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$222

RichmondBaltimore

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - BWI Baltimore/Washington

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 10/11

5:55 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/13

10:55 am-11:50 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$226

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/5

8:20 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/8

8:30 am-9:36 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$269

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 10/2

7:59 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/4

8:45 am-9:51 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$278

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 11/3

7:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/10

9:00 am-2:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$279

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 10/11

3:05 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/13

4:50 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$279

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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

The most flights from RIC to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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

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

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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 14 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, United Airlines, and JetBlue fly from Richmond to Washington, D.C. in about 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 29m. 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 - Baltimore/Washington or Richmond Byrd Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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: Air Canada (93%), ANA (93%), Austrian Airlines (89%).
What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $158. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $269 on average, our data indicates $1,876 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..
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United Airlines	Cheapest$209	Average$334	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Best flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.Discover carefully curated flight deals from Richmond to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 31, 2026.

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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 28% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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The most flights from RIC to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2026.

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

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