Denver to Richmond (DEN–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DEN Airport Page →
1,479 mi airlines charter/private 34/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 6m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2011
UA United
7M8
9:46 AM
MDT
3:12 PM
EDT
3h 26m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2030
UA United
320
9:50 AM
MDT
3:12 PM
EDT
3h 22m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN761
WN Southwest
73H
11:30 AM
MDT
4:55 PM
EDT
3h 25m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4106
WN Southwest
7M8
11:55 AM
MDT
5:20 PM
EDT
3h 25m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91582+1
F9 Frontier
A21N
12:26 PM
MDT
5:52 PM
EDT
3h 26m
67%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN920
WN Southwest
7S7
1:00 PM
MDT
6:20 PM
EDT
3h 20m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1693
WN Southwest
7S7
2:05 PM
MDT
7:11 PM
EDT
3h 6m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1534
UA United
738
5:50 PM
MDT
11:25 PM
EDT
3h 35m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8134
UA United
7:56 PM
MDT
12:44 AM+1
EDT
2h 48m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA8144
UA United
738
10:15 PM
MDT
3:10 AM+1
EDT
2h 55m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2493
UA United
738
8:04 AM
EDT
10:22 AM
MDT
4h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN398
WN Southwest
7M8
12:55 PM
EDT
2:40 PM
MDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1494
UA United
7M8
4:17 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
MDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2557
WN Southwest
7S7
4:25 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
MDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA400
UA United
738
4:47 PM
EDT
6:17 PM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4722
WN Southwest
7M8
4:55 PM
EDT
6:40 PM
MDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91581
F9 Frontier
32N
5:26 PM
EDT
7:22 PM
MDT
3h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4629
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
BNA Nashville 5h 6m F9UAWN G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
MDW Chicago 5h 7m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 20m EJAUAWN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 24m AFCMDL AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 27m ACAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 29m AAF9UA AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 5h 35m ACAFB6 AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 5h 35m AVAZCM AVCMOS Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 5h 45m AAACAY AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 50m AAACBA AABAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Denver to Richmond
3 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 1,479 mi 3h 24m nonstop +2h ahead

DEN–RIC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,479 miles in approximately 3h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 19 320, 738, 7M8 2h48-3h35 49% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 12 73H, 7M8, 7S7 3h06-3h25 49%
F9 Frontier 3 A21N 3h26 49%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA, WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
A21N Airbus A321neo – F9
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (19 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (15 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to RIC direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,566
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
DEN → RIC
49%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
49%
Arriving
86%
Return
RIC → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays → RIC delays →

Other ways to reach Richmond from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric DEN→RIC ASE→RIC
Distance from DEN 125 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 34
Flight time 3h 24m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 49%
Airports within 200 miles of DEN with service to Richmond International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Richmond is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
DEN: MDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
1,479 mi / 2,379 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 24m gate to gate.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance1,479 mi / 2,379 km
Flight time3h 24m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights34 out / 30 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DEN to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 3h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 1,479 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from DEN to RIC: United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier.
This route has daily 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 Nashville, Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
Richmond is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from RIC to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ASE. 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 DEN to RIC

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to RIC is about 3 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,479 miles (2,379 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago Midway and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE).