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

Airlines like Southwest, United Airlines, and Spirit 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 14h 08m. 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 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 $49. Users have also found prices from $113 and $192 on JetBlue and United Airlines, respectively.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). 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 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 Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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.

The most flights from RIC to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 $125. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $179 on average, our data indicates $1,181 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: Republic Airways (100%), ANA (97%), Air Canada (94%).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to WAS?

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 37% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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?

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.

$49+ Flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

Round-trip from	$134 (Southwest)
One-way from	$49 (Southwest)
Good round-trip deal	$253 or less
Good one-way deal	$150 or less

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags unless exceptions apply.

Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Southwest	Cheapest$114	Average$269	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$299	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

$49+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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