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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 16m AMDLKE → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
IAH Houston 5h 48m CMUA → EKUA Houston (IAH) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 46m AAQFQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
DEN Denver 7h 35m KG → EJAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Richmond flights
BWI Baltimore ~4h 57m KG → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
MKE Milwaukee ~5h 6m ZW → Milwaukee (MKE) to Richmond flights
TPA Tampa ~5h 9m → MX Tampa (TPA) to Richmond flights
STL St Louis ~5h 38m ZW → WN St Louis (STL) to Richmond flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 20m SY → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Richmond flights
JFK New York ~6h 33m → CIDLKE New York (JFK) 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.
966 mi 2h 9m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between AEX and RIC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Alexandria flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AEX to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
ATL ~4h 16m BWI ~4h 57m MKE ~5h 6m TPA ~5h 9m STL ~5h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
93
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
72%
Return
RIC → AEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
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 – 4
Weekly flights – 2
Flight time 2h 9m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 0% –
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 9m 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 9m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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 9m gate to gate. The route covers 966 miles.
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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AEX to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AEX to RIC is about 2 hours 9 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).