Washington to Richmond (DCA–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.
DCA–RIC had nonstop service from United Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 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 94 miles in 1h 30m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Richmond from Washington
| Metric | DCA→RIC | IAD→RIC | BWI→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 14 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | 86 | 27 |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 1m | 0h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · RIC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to RIC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) had nonstop service from United Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in August 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.
DCA to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to RIC is about 1 hours 30 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 LaGuardia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).