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$39+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — WAS
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Fri 8/22
Fri 8/29
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Cheap 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 August 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$77
(Southwest)

One-way from

$39
(Southwest)

Good round-trip deal

$236 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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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 17, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Mon 9/85:20 pmRIC - BWI
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Sat 9/138:25 pmBWI - RIC
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/15$77
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Wed 10/294:50 pmRIC - BWI
Nonstop0h 50mSouthwest
Thu 10/3010:45 amBWI - RIC
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/15$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/67:00 amRIC - IAD
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/87:14 pmIAD - RIC
1 stop27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$133
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/87:00 amRIC - BWI
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/134:20 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/15$147
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/312:00 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop7h 02mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/41:17 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop9h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/16$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Sat 8/303:08 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/149:27 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop24h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/126:56 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop14h 36mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/198:52 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop26h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/15$175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Wed 10/297:19 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop15h 42mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/309:00 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop15h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/15$176
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Mon 9/87:59 pmRIC - IAD
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/1312:50 pmIAD - RIC
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/15$179
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/277:00 amRIC - BWI
1 stop8h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/287:49 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop22h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/17$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Sat 8/303:08 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/39:57 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop24h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/276:00 amRIC - BWI
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Sun 9/2810:55 amBWI - RIC
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$183

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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 August 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 9/8

5:20 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/13

8:25 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$77

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/29

4:50 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/30

10:45 am-11:40 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$117

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-6:24 pm

1 stop11h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

7:14 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop27h 41m

$133

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 9/8

7:00 am-3:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/13

4:20 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$147

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 8/31

2:00 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/4

1:17 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$155

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/30

3:08 pm-2:46 pm

1 stop23h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/14

9:27 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop24h 43m

$168

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/12

6:56 pm-9:32 am

1 stop14h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/19

8:52 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop26h 03m

$175

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/29

7:19 pm-11:01 am

1 stop15h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/30

9:00 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop15h 13m

$176

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 9/8

7:59 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop1h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/13

12:50 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$179

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/27

7:00 am-3:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/28

7:49 pm-5:51 pm

1 stop22h 02m

$179

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. (average of $302). Flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 August 17, 2025.

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 36% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 August 10, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 8 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $39. Users have also found prices from $41 and $110 on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    Most travelers choose Richmond Byrd Intl - Baltimore/Washington, Richmond Byrd Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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: Republic Airways (90%), ANA (87%), Air Canada (87%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $153. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Baltimore/Washington) can be booked for $77 on average our data indicates $1,044 when flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C..

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. (average of $302). Flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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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