Charlotte to Richmond (CLT–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CLT–RIC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 256 miles in approximately 1h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 88 | 319, 320, 321, 738, CR7, CR9, E75, ER4 | 1h09-1h32 | Oneworld | BA | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Richmond from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→RIC | GSP→RIC | GSO→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 75 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 92 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 16m | 0h 55m | 0h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · RIC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
CLT–RIC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to RIC
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to RIC is about 1 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 256 miles (412 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 94 return, totaling 186 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP), Greensboro (GSO) and Columbia (CAE).