Dulles to Richmond (IAD–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–RIC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 100 miles in approximately 1h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 42 | CR5, CR7, E7W, ERJ | 1h01-1h08 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | CR5, E7W | 1h04-1h06 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Richmond from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→RIC | BWI→RIC | LNS→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 45 mi | 102 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 28 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 1m | 0h 55m | 0h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
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 Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to RIC ranges from 1 hours 1 minutes to 1 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 100 miles (160 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 80 return, totaling 136 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI) and Lancaster (LNS).