Washington to Richmond (DCA–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Washington to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 94 mi 0h 35m nonstop 62 1-stop hubs

DCA–RIC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 94 miles in approximately 0h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 100% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,154
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric DCA→RIC IAD→RIC BWI→RIC
Distance from DCA – 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 12 2
Weekly flights 0 94 14
Flight time 0h 35m 1h 0h 55m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights · Lancaster (LNS) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA 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 Washington.
DCA: EDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
94 mi / 152 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

Facts

DCA–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance94 mi / 152 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 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 DCA to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 0h 35m. The route covers 94 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MMU, GSO, BWI, RDU, PIT, CAE, ROC, YYZ, CHS, PSM, SWF, TYS, SAV, GSP, IND, SDF, YUL, CVG, MKE, OPF, DAL, SRQ, SGR, EYW, OMA, STL, HOU, APA, AUS, SLC, SAN, BFI, EWR, LAS, ATL, BOS, FLL, MIA, DTW, CLT, BDL, MSP, JFK, PVD, LGA, IAH, PHL, ORD, JAX, TPA, BNA, MDW, MCO, DFW, PBI, MSY, DEN, RSW, CMH, PHX, LAX and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RIC to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD, BWI and LNS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DCA to RIC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines.

DCA to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to RIC ranges from 0 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 94 miles (152 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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