Los Angeles to Richmond (LAX–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX Mexicana
223
12:53 PM
PDT T1
9:04 PM
EDT
5h 11m
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MX Mexicana
223
9:25 AM
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12:08 PM
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5h 43m
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Los Angeles to Richmond
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,300 mi 5h 11m nonstop +3h ahead 74 1-stop hubs

LAX–RIC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 2,300 miles in approximately 5h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 3 223 5h11 82% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to RIC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
74
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,219
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric LAX→RIC SNA→RIC SBA→RIC
Distance from LAX – 36 mi 88 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 3 1 –
Flight time 5h 11m 3h 56m 4h 33m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Richmond flights · Santa Barbara (SBA) to Richmond flights · San Diego (SAN) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
2,300 mi / 3,701 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 11m.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance2,300 mi / 3,701 km
Flight time5h 11m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 5h 11m. The route covers 2,300 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from LAX to RIC. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMI, DAL, SAV, PWK, SNA, MKE, DRO, TYS, PDK, GSO, SUS, CPS, SAN, ABQ, INT, SGR, IND, TEB, APA, SDF, MMU, CVG, SLC, SBA, SUA, DCA, RDU, HOU, SJC, YYZ, OPF, ASE, OMA, BZN, JAC, VRB, PIT, GSP, FXE, APF, PIE, STL, YUL, RSW, AUS, PVD, BFI, LGA, CLT, DTW, BOS, IAD, MDW, ATL, MSP, TPA, MSY, PHL, BWI, EWR, MIA, ORD, IAH, PHX, MCO, DFW, LAS, DEN, BNA, FLL, JFK, PBI, CMH and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from RIC to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, SBA and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LAX to RIC

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to RIC ranges from 5 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,300 miles (3,701 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

74 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CMI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Santa Barbara (SBA) and San Diego (SAN).