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

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AA American
7:44 AM
EDT
8:33 AM
EDT
0h 49m
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHL Philadelphia 3h 27m AAASBA AABAEJA Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 45m AAASBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
EWR Newark 3h 49m UA ACG7UA Newark (EWR) to Richmond flights
LGA New York 3h 58m AADLWS AADLPD New York (LGA) to Richmond flights
JFK New York 4h AAAFAM CIDLKE New York (JFK) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 4h 10m AAAFAM AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 22m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
BOS Boston 4h 27m AAAFAS AFB6DL Boston (BOS) to Richmond flights
PVD Providence/Warwick 4h 36m AAASWN MX Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Richmond flights
MDW Chicago 5h WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Washington to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 94 mi 0h 35m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 68% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,113
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
DCA → RIC
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
59%
Return
RIC → DCA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → RIC delays →

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 3
Weekly flights 79 15
Flight time 0h 35m 1h 0h 55m
Departure OTP 68%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Richmond International Airport.

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 gate to gate.
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.

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 connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 0h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 94 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DCA to RIC: Delta Air Lines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Philadelphia, Charlotte Douglas and Newark Liberty.
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 CHO. 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 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 is about 0 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 94 miles (152 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Charlotte Douglas and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).