Newark to Richmond (EWR–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.
EWR–RIC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, GoJet Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 277 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 28 | CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h28-1h40 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 1 | CR7 | 0h51 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Richmond from Newark
| Metric | EWR→RIC | TEB→RIC | LGA→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 36 | 1 | 93 |
| Flight time | 1h 38m | 0h 44m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · RIC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
EWR–RIC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from EWR to RIC
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, GoJet Airlines and Spirit Airlines. With 36 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
EWR to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from EWR to RIC is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 277 miles (446 km). There are approximately 36 weekly flights outbound and 58 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Boston Logan and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), New York (LGA) and New York (JFK).