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

Airlines like Southwest, Spirit Airlines, 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 9h 32m. 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 is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. (average of $87). Flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $196). 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 Saturday evenings 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.

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 $172. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $157 on average, our data indicates $1,003 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 (92%), Air Canada (91%).

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 47% versus a flight at noon.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Richmond-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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.

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.

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$97 (Southwest)
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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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$236	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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