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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA2030
UA United
319
9:50 AM
MDT
3:12 PM
EDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4133
WN Southwest
738
10:57 AM
MDT
3:54 PM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91582+1
F9 Frontier
A20N
12:13 PM
MDT
5:17 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4719
WN Southwest
73H
2:50 PM
MDT
8:10 PM
EDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1534
UA United
738
5:35 PM
MDT
11:07 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1646
UA United
738
5:50 PM
MDT
11:25 PM
EDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2620
UA United
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2438
UA United
738
8:00 AM
EDT
10:05 AM
MDT
4h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2493
UA United
738
8:15 AM
EDT
10:07 AM
MDT
3h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1899
WN Southwest
B38M
12:25 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2227
WN Southwest
7M8
12:35 PM
EDT
2:30 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN4005
WN Southwest
7M8
2:20 PM
EDT
4:15 PM
MDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1092
UA United
319
4:17 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
MDT
3h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F91581
F9 Frontier
32N
6:21 PM
EDT
8:33 PM
MDT
4h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Richmond
3 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 1,479 mi 2h 57m nonstop +2h ahead 79 1-stop hubs

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 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 79 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 19 319, 738 3h22-3h35 92% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 6 738, 73H 2h57-3h20 92%
F9 Frontier 5 A20N 3h04 92%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
738 Boeing 737-800 – UA, WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (19 flights/wk, 63%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (11 flights/wk, 37%)
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
5
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
34
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
79
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,562
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.

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 30
Flight time 2h 57m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 92%
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 2h 57m to 3h 35m.
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 time2h 57m to 3h 35m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights30 out / 34 return
1-stop connections79 hubs
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 approximately 2h 57m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,479 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from DEN to RIC. The return direction has about 34 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AMA, DAL, CAE, CPS, PWK, APA, PDK, IND, INT, ILN, TYS, SDF, DCA, MKE, SGR, OMA, TEB, YYZ, RDU, MMU, SAV, SUS, PIT, CHS, CVG, ABQ, GSP, DRO, ASE, HOU, APF, JAC, BZN, STL, YUL, TMB, SLC, BCT, SUA, SRQ, PVD, FXE, PBI, SNA, AUS, SAN, SJC, SBA, BFI, BDL, ATL, BOS, MIA, IAD, TPA, EWR, MSP, DTW, DFW, JFK, ORD, CLT, PHL, IAH, BNA, MCO, BWI, MDW, LGA, PHX, LAS, MSY, LAX, FLL, SJU, JAX, RSW, CMH and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 DEN to RIC

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to RIC ranges from 2 hours 57 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,479 miles (2,379 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 34 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

79 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE).