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

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456 mi airlines 61/wk
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DL5769
DL Delta
E75
10:02 AM
EDT TM
11:42 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL5754
DL Delta
E75S
10:05 AM
EDT TM
11:45 AM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL5014
DL Delta
CR9
2:39 PM
EDT TM
4:16 PM
EDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
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DL4096
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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AF2582
AF Air France
CR9
9:35 PM
EDT TM
11:19 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AM3823
AM Aeromexi
CR9
9:45 PM
EDT TM
11:24 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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DL5502
DL Delta
CR9
9:45 PM
EDT TM
11:24 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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DL3738
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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AM3245
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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AM3799
AM Aeromexi
CR9
5:50 AM
EDT
7:46 AM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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DL5368
DL Delta
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT TM
7:53 AM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AM4196
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:00 AM
EDT
7:53 AM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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DL5859
DL Delta
E75
1:00 PM
EDT
2:56 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AF2667
AF Air France
E75
1:00 PM
EDT
2:56 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
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DL5754
DL Delta
E75S
1:14 PM
EDT TM
3:20 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AF2784
AF Air France
E75
1:14 PM
EDT
3:20 PM
EDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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DL5825
DL Delta
E75
2:28 PM
EDT TM
4:11 PM
EDT
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
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DL5163
DL Delta
CR9
5:18 PM
EDT TM
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 57m
M T W T F S S
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AF2937
AF Air France
CR9
5:20 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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DL4096
DL Delta
CR9
5:20 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Richmond
3 carriers, 61 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 61 Flights/wk 456 mi 1h 37m nonstop 43 1-stop hubs

DTW–RIC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 456 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 43 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 40 CR9, E75, E75S 1h37-1h45 64% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 14 CR9 1h39-1h45 64% SkyTeam
AF Air France 7 CR9 1h44 64% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, AM, DL
E75 Embraer E175 – DL
E75S Embraer E175 STD – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (61 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
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
67
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,143
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
DTW → RIC
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
67%
Return
RIC → DTW
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → RIC delays →

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 37m 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 37m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights61 out / 67 return
1-stop connections43 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 37m to 1h 45m. The route covers 456 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 61 nonstop flights per week from DTW to RIC. The return direction has about 67 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, CMH, GSO, GSP, YYZ, MKE, CHS, JAX, MLB, STL, IND, SLC, MDW, ATL, BOS, IAD, MSP, EWR, CLT, BNA, LGA, RDU, PHL, ORD, MCO, PVD, BWI, SRQ, BDL, MIA, JFK, TPA, DFW, RSW, DEN, IAH, MSY, PHX, FLL, PBI, LAL, LAS 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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 61 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 37 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 456 miles (734 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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