Dulles to Richmond (IAD–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.
IAD–RIC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 100 miles in approximately 1h 7m. 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, AV, CM, OS, SN | 51 | CR5, CR7, E7W, ERJ | 1h01-1h08 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, OS, SN | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Richmond from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→RIC | DCA→RIC | BWI→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 86 | 1 | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 7m | 1h 30m | 0h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · RIC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
IAD–RIC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to RIC
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines. With 86 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to RIC is about 1 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 100 miles (160 km). There are approximately 86 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 190 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Philadelphia, Charlotte Douglas and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).