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$71+ 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 8/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — WAS
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

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 July 24, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 8/204:25 pm
RIC
-
BWI
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Thu 8/276:10 pm
BWI
-
RIC
Nonstop1h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$141
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/86:15 am
RIC
-
BWI
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Fri 9/116:10 pm
BWI
-
RIC
Nonstop1h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$160
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/136:30 am
RIC
-
BWI
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/1710:15 am
BWI
-
RIC
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$169
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/174:25 pm
RIC
-
BWI
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/2410:15 am
BWI
-
RIC
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 8/206:00 am
RIC
-
BWI
1 stop7h 58m
United Airlines
Thu 8/275:40 pm
BWI
-
RIC
1 stop7h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/177:55 pm
RIC
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 8/2410:20 pm
IAD
-
RIC
Nonstop1h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 12/94:45 pm
RIC
-
BWI
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Wed 12/3010:40 pm
BWI
-
RIC
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/20$242
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sun 8/166:35 am
RIC
-
BWI
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Tue 8/188:55 am
BWI
-
RIC
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/21$246
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sat 9/52:35 pm
RIC
-
DCA
1 stop7h 15m
JetBlue
Wed 9/911:00 am
DCA
-
RIC
1 stop4h 48m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/21$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 8/2010:45 am
RIC
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 02m
United Airlines
Thu 8/2710:20 pm
IAD
-
RIC
Nonstop1h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/2012:01 pm
RIC
-
IAD
2 stops10h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/2412:28 pm
IAD
-
RIC
1 stop19h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 8/286:30 am
RIC
-
BWI
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Mon 8/3110:15 am
BWI
-
RIC
Nonstop0h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/19$259

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 July 24, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$141
(Southwest)

One-way from

$71
(Southwest)

Good round-trip deal

$375 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 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 July 24, 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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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 8/31

6:30 am-7:25 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/1

8:55 am-9:50 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$169

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 8/14

10:45 am-11:47 am

Nonstop1h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/16

8:50 am-9:57 am

Nonstop1h 07m

$239

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/18

9:38 am-2:25 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/24

3:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$249

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 8/19

9:38 am-2:25 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/24

11:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$249

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/15

6:35 am-7:32 am

Nonstop0h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/18

8:45 am-9:51 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$249

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 10/22

2:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

11:00 am-3:56 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$249

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 8/26

8:10 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/1

3:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$249

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 9/5

2:35 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

11:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$249

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 9/30

11:50 am-7:20 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/1

4:35 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$262

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/14

6:20 am-1:58 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/17

12:10 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$266

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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 July.
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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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 July 24, 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 24% versus a flight in the evening.

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 July 24, 2026.

The most flights from RIC to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (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.?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on July 18, 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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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
10,024 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
10,024 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,024 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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 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 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 52m. 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 (95%), ANA (95%), 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 $173. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $239 on average, our data indicates $1,937 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.

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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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$114Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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