Los Angeles to Richmond (LAX–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.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Mexicana | 3 | BCS3 | 5h11 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Richmond from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→RIC | SNA→RIC | SBA→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 36 mi | 88 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 11m | 4h 10m | 4h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · RIC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Richmond.
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.
LAX–RIC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is about 5 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. 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
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Denver and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Santa Barbara (SBA) and San Diego (SAN).