Dulles to Richmond (IAD–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
100 mi airlines 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 31m ago
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UA3572
UA United
E7W
8:30 AM
EDT
9:34 AM
EDT
1h 4m
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CM2284
CM Copa
E7W
8:30 AM
EDT
9:34 AM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA4562
UA United
CR5
8:37 AM
EDT
9:38 AM
EDT
1h 1m
M T W T F S S
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UA4278
UA United
ERJ
12:50 PM
EDT
1:58 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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UA4458
UA United
CR5
12:50 PM
EDT
1:54 PM
EDT
1h 4m
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UA6150
UA United
E7W
12:50 PM
EDT
1:55 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CM2285
CM Copa
CR5
6:45 PM
EDT
7:51 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA4471
UA United
CR7
6:45 PM
EDT
7:51 PM
EDT
1h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA4473
UA United
CR5
10:10 PM
EDT
11:15 PM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CM2290
CM Copa
CR5
6:30 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4503
UA United
CR5
6:30 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AC4402
AC Air Canada
CR7
6:30 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AV2096
AV avianca
CR7
6:30 AM
EDT
7:35 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4564
UA United
CR5
10:47 AM
EDT
11:54 AM
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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CM2291
CM Copa
CR7
10:47 AM
EDT
11:54 AM
EDT
1h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AV2097
AV avianca
E7W
10:48 AM
EDT
11:52 AM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA4279
UA United
ERJ
2:45 PM
EDT
3:53 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA6164
UA United
E7W
2:50 PM
EDT
3:54 PM
EDT
1h 4m
M T W T F S S
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UA4488
UA United
CR5
2:55 PM
EDT
4:03 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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CM2292
CM Copa
CR5
7:59 PM
EDT
9:07 PM
EDT
1h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA4422
UA United
CR5
7:59 PM
EDT
9:07 PM
EDT
1h 8m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dulles to Richmond
2 carriers, 56 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 100 mi 1h 1m nonstop 58 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 42 CR5, CR7, E7W, ERJ 1h01-1h08 75% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 14 CR5, E7W 1h04-1h06 75% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – CM, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, UA
ERJ Embraer ERJ-135/140/145 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (56 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, IAD to RIC direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
80
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,256
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
IAD → RIC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
100%
Return
RIC → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → RIC delays →

Other ways to reach Richmond from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Richmond International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
100 mi / 160 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 1m to 1h 8m.
Getting to IAD

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

Key statistics for the Dulles to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance100 mi / 160 km
Flight time1h 1m to 1h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights56 out / 80 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 1h 1m to 1h 8m. The route covers 100 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from IAD to RIC. The return direction has about 80 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, MMU, TEB, PIT, LNS, GSO, CMH, GSP, HVN, BVY, CAE, CHS, YYZ, MKE, PWK, MDW, JAX, SUA, PIE, BDA, FXE, APF, BCT, DAL, SRQ, SGR, STL, IND, EIS, SLC, BFI, EWR, ATL, FLL, PHL, BOS, MSP, DTW, RDU, BNA, ORD, LGA, CLT, MIA, IAH, TPA, BDL, MCO, JFK, PVD, RSW, MSY, DFW, DEN, PHX, PBI, LAS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RIC to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI and LNS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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).