Baltimore to Richmond (BWI–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN2227
WN Southwest
7S7
9:10 AM
EDT
10:10 AM
EDT
1h
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WN1721
WN Southwest
737
9:50 AM
EDT
10:45 AM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN3652
WN Southwest
7S7
10:10 AM
EDT
11:05 AM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN1899
WN Southwest
73H
10:50 AM
EDT
11:45 AM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN1242
WN Southwest
7S7
9:00 PM
EDT
9:55 PM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN661
WN Southwest
73H
10:30 PM
EDT
11:25 PM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN4317
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 AM
EDT
6:55 AM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN4004
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 AM
EDT
7:45 AM
EDT
0h 55m
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WN4133
WN Southwest
73H
4:45 PM
EDT
5:40 PM
EDT
0h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN3980
WN Southwest
737
6:05 PM
EDT
7:05 PM
EDT
1h
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WN1307
WN Southwest
7S7
6:05 PM
EDT
7:05 PM
EDT
1h
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WN4630
WN Southwest
7S7
7:34 PM
EDT
8:24 PM
EDT
0h 50m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Baltimore to Richmond
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 121 mi 0h 55m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

BWI–RIC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 121 miles in approximately 0h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 737, 73H, 7S7 0h55-1h 36%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (28 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BWI to RIC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to RIC.
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One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,796
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BWI → RIC
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
50%
Return
RIC → BWI
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays → RIC delays →

Other ways to reach Richmond from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric BWI→RIC IAD→RIC LNS→RIC
Distance from BWI 45 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 28 56
Flight time 0h 55m 1h 1m 0h 50m
Departure OTP 36%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Richmond International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
121 mi / 194 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 55m to 1h 0m.

BWI–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance121 mi / 194 km
Flight time0h 55m to 1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 28 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 0h 55m to 1h. The route covers 121 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from BWI to RIC. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, TEB, PIT, CMH, GSP, YYZ, CHS, PHL, JFK, JAX, MKE, SUA, PIE, GPT, BDA, FXE, APF, BCT, DAL, SGR, STL, SLC, EWR, BFI, DTW, RDU, ATL, IND, FLL, MSP, LGA, MDW, MIA, BOS, CLT, BUY, DEN, BNA, ORD, TPA, MCO, PVD, BDL, MSY, IAH, RSW, PHX, PBI, SRQ, DFW, HVN and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RIC to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, LNS and PHL. 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 BWI to RIC

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BWI to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to RIC ranges from 0 hours 55 minutes to 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 121 miles (194 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Lancaster (LNS) and Philadelphia (PHL).