Alexandria to Richmond (AEX–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 39m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
IAH Houston 4h 59m CMNZUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 42m AAQFQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Alexandria to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 966 mi 2h 13m nonstop +1h ahead

AEX–RIC had nonstop service from Eastern Airlines LLC, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 966 miles in 2h 13m.

Also explore AEX Routes RIC Routes AEX Live Flights RIC Live Flights AEX Delays RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Alexandria flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop AEX–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
2D Eastern Airlines LLC 0 – – 40% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 2D (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AEX to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ATL ~4h 39m IAH ~4h 59m DFW ~6h 42m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
103
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AEX → RIC
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
90%
Return
RIC → AEX
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AEX delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Alexandria

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric AEX→RIC MSY→RIC
Distance from AEX – 164 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5
Weekly flights – 2
Flight time 2h 13m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 40% –
New Orleans (MSY) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of AEX with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Alexandria.
AEX: CDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Alexandria, it's 7:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
966 mi / 1,554 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 13m gate to gate.
Facts

AEX–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Alexandria to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance966 mi / 1,554 km
Flight time2h 13m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AEX
Full nameAlexandria International Airport
IATA / ICAOAEX / KAEX
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation89 ft / 27 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AEX to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Alexandria International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 2h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 966 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from AEX to RIC: Eastern Airlines LLC. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 13m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Alexandria.
Yes, return flights from RIC to AEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MSY. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AEX to RIC

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) had nonstop service from Eastern Airlines LLC, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

AEX to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AEX to RIC is about 2 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 966 miles (1,554 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY).