Memphis to Richmond (MEM–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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725 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 42m EJAWN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 43m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 59m AABACNS → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
MDW Chicago 4h 15m WN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 4h 32m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 44m AAASQR → AABAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
TPA Tampa 4h 57m MXWN → MX Tampa (TPA) to Richmond flights
MCO Orlando 5h 7m F9WN → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 5h 8m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 10m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Memphis to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
725 mi 1h 33m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between MEM and RIC, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MEM Routes RIC Routes MEM Live Flights RIC Live Flights MEM Delays RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Memphis flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MEM to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
BNA ~3h 42m ATL ~3h 43m CLT ~3h 59m MDW ~4h 15m DTW ~4h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
916
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MEM → RIC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
88%
Return
RIC → MEM
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → RIC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
MEM: CDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
725 mi / 1,166 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 33m gate to gate.
Facts

MEM–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance725 mi / 1,166 km
Flight time1h 33m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 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 MEM to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 1h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 725 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Yes, return flights from RIC to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MEM to RIC

Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MEM to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to RIC is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 725 miles (1,166 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.