Chattanooga to Richmond (CHA–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CHA Airport Page →
471 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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 3h 26m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 56m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 4h 24m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
LGA New York 4h 55m DL → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 5h 21m AAQRUA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 18m AAFJQF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
IAH Houston 6h 40m UA → UA Houston (IAH) to Richmond flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 14h 17m G4 → ADB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Richmond flights
DCA Washington 14h 27m AA → UA Washington (DCA) to Richmond flights
EWR Newark 15h 9m UA → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chattanooga to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 471 mi 2h 4m nonstop

CHA–RIC had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 471 miles in 2h 4m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CHA–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ATL ~3h 26m CLT ~3h 56m DTW ~4h 24m LGA ~4h 55m ORD ~5h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
339
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
CHA → RIC
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
RIC → CHA
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 Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric CHA→RIC TYS→RIC PDK→RIC
Distance from CHA – 87 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 2h 4m 1h 6m 1h 10m
Knoxville/Maryville (TYS) to Richmond flights · Atlanta (PDK) to Richmond flights · Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of CHA 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 Chattanooga.
CHA: EDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
471 mi / 758 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 4m gate to gate.
Facts

CHA–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance471 mi / 758 km
Flight time2h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 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 CHA to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Richmond International Airport take about 2h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 471 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CHA to RIC: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 4m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Yes, return flights from RIC to CHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, PDK and ATL. 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 CHA to RIC

Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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.

CHA to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHA to RIC is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 471 miles (758 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Atlanta (PDK) and Atlanta (ATL).