Asheville to Richmond (AVL–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
CLT Charlotte 3h 14m AAEJA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 28m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 8m AAJREQR → AABAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
LGA New York 4h 29m AADLPD → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Richmond flights
MCO Orlando 4h 50m G4 → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Richmond flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 7m G4LXJ → ADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Richmond flights
BOS Boston 5h 9m AFDLG4 → AFB6DL Boston (BOS) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 5h 13m AAAVNZ → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
EWR Newark 5h 40m G4UA → ACG7UA Newark (EWR) to Richmond flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 57m DL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Asheville to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps AVL Routes RIC Routes AVL Live Flights RIC Live Flights RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Asheville flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AVL to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
CLT ~3h 14m ATL ~3h 28m PHL ~4h 8m LGA ~4h 29m MCO ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
569
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
AVL → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
RIC → AVL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Asheville

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric AVL→RIC GSP→RIC TRI→RIC
Distance from AVL – 42 mi 72 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) to Richmond flights · Blountville (TRI) to Richmond flights · Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of AVL with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Richmond is 0 hours the same as Asheville.
AVL: EDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Asheville, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Facts

AVL–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Asheville to Richmond route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AVL
Full nameAsheville Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOAVL / KAVL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation2,165 ft / 660 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 AVL to RIC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Philadelphia.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from RIC to AVL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSP, TRI and TYS. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Blountville (TRI) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).