Detroit to Richmond (DTW–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS7319
WS WestJet
E75
10:02 AM
EDT TM
11:42 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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DL5769
DL Delta
E75
10:02 AM
EDT TM
11:42 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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DL5038
DL Delta
CR7
10:05 AM
EDT TM
11:44 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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WS7048
WS WestJet
717
10:05 AM
EDT TM
11:44 AM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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DL1010
DL Delta
717
10:05 AM
EDT TM
11:44 AM
EDT
1h 39m
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DL4096+1
DL Delta
CR9
2:55 PM
EDT TM
4:40 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WS7113
WS WestJet
CR9
2:55 PM
EDT TM
4:40 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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AF2090
AF Air France
CR9
2:55 PM
EDT TM
4:40 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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KE3450+2
KE Korean
CR9
2:55 PM
EDT TM
4:40 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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AF2769
AF Air France
CR9
2:58 PM
EDT TM
4:37 PM
EDT
1h 39m
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DL4995
DL Delta
CR9
2:58 PM
EDT TM
4:37 PM
EDT
1h 39m
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DL5024
DL Delta
CR9
9:25 PM
EDT TM
11:05 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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AM3781
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:25 PM
EDT TM
11:05 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL2884
DL Delta
717
9:25 PM
EDT TM
11:05 PM
EDT
1h 40m
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WS7054
WS WestJet
CR9
9:25 PM
EDT TM
11:05 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AF2582cs
AF Air France
CR9
9:47 PM
EDT TM
11:32 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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WS5470+1
WS WestJet
CR9
9:47 PM
EDT TM
11:32 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WS5489cs
WS WestJet
CR9
9:47 PM
EDT TM
11:32 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL3738+3
DL Delta
CR9
9:47 PM
EDT TM
11:32 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AM3245cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:47 PM
EDT TM
11:32 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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DL4445+2
DL Delta
CR9
5:50 AM
EDT TM
7:46 AM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AM3799cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
5:50 AM
EDT TM
7:46 AM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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WS7799cs
WS WestJet
CR9
5:50 AM
EDT
7:46 AM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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WS6736
WS WestJet
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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WS5500
WS WestJet
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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DL4997
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 48m
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KE3451+2
KE Korean
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT TM
7:53 AM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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WS6823
WS WestJet
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AM3802
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AM3803
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:48 AM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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DL2487
DL Delta
717
6:00 AM
EDT
7:41 AM
EDT
1h 41m
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DL1010
DL Delta
717
12:32 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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DL5038
DL Delta
CR7
12:32 PM
EDT
2:20 PM
EDT
1h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AF2667cs
AF Air France
E75S
1:00 PM
EDT TM
2:56 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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VS1777cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
E75
1:00 PM
EDT
2:56 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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DL5859+2
DL Delta
E75S
1:00 PM
EDT TM
2:56 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AF2937cs
AF Air France
CR9
5:06 PM
EDT TM
7:04 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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KL6237
KL KLM
CR9
5:18 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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WS6815
WS WestJet
CR9
5:20 PM
EDT
7:09 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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DL4096+1
DL Delta
CR9
5:20 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WS8172
WS WestJet
CR9
5:20 PM
EDT
7:09 PM
EDT
1h 49m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Richmond
1 carrier, 118 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 118 Flights/wk 456 mi 1h 39m nonstop 64 1-stop hubs

DTW–RIC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 456 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, WS 47 717, CR7, CR9, E75 1h39-1h45 76% SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, WS
Aircraft on this route
717 Boeing 717 – DL, WS
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL, KE, WS
E75 Embraer E175 – DL, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (47 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to RIC direction.
Mon
17
flights
Tue
16
flights
Wed
16
flights
Thu
17
flights
Fri
18
flights
Sat
17
flights
Sun
17
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
20
Nonstop flights
118
Outbound / wk
115
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,277
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Richmond is 0 hours the same as Detroit.
DTW: EDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
456 mi / 734 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 39m to 1h 45m.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance456 mi / 734 km
Flight time1h 39m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights118 out / 115 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 1h 39m to 1h 45m. The route covers 456 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 118 nonstop flights per week from DTW to RIC. The return direction has about 115 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, GSO, DCA, CMI, YYZ, PIT, IND, ROC, RDU, TYS, SDF, MKE, CVG, CHS, HVN, SAV, GSP, YUL, DAL, SUS, APF, LAL, MLB, PIE, OMA, STL, SRQ, AUS, SLC, SAN, SNA, SJC, IAD, BOS, ATL, FLL, BWI, EWR, ORD, MSP, PHL, CLT, JFK, PVD, LGA, MIA, TPA, BDL, IAH, BNA, MDW, MCO, DFW, RSW, JAX, DEN, MSY, PHX, LAS, CMH, LAX, PBI, SJU and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RIC to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DTW to RIC

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 118 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DTW to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to RIC ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 456 miles (734 km). There are approximately 118 weekly flights outbound and 115 return, totaling 233 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.