Minneapolis to Richmond (MSP–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WS6446
WS WestJet
CR7
1:40 PM
CDT T1
5:14 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5110
DL Delta
CR7
1:40 PM
CDT T1
5:14 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5467
WS WestJet
CR7
1:40 PM
CDT T1
5:14 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6555
WS WestJet
CR7
1:40 PM
CDT T1
5:14 PM
EDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5530+4
DL Delta
CR9
6:15 PM
CDT T1
9:47 PM
EDT
2h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4730
DL Delta
CR9
6:20 PM
CDT T1
9:58 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2585cs
AF Air France
CR9
8:00 PM
CDT T1
11:38 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3192
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:04 AM
EDT
8:10 AM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7755cs
WS WestJet
CR9
6:14 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6654
WS WestJet
CR9
6:14 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AF2716cs
AF Air France
CR9
6:14 AM
EDT TM
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4390cs
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:14 AM
EDT TM
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4691+3
DL Delta
CR9
6:14 AM
EDT TM
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL3684
DL Delta
CR9
6:47 AM
EDT
8:52 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
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DL5344+4
DL Delta
CR9
6:47 AM
EDT
8:52 AM
CDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF5969cs
AF Air France
CR9
7:00 AM
EDT TM
9:20 AM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3911cs
KE Korean
CR9
7:18 AM
EDT TM
9:29 AM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5110
DL Delta
CR7
6:35 PM
EDT
8:42 PM
CDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Minneapolis to Richmond
1 carrier, 43 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 969 mi 1h 57m nonstop +1h ahead 81 1-stop hubs

MSP–RIC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 969 miles in approximately 1h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, WS 19 CR7, CR9 2h32-2h38 100% SkyTeam AF, WS
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – DL, WS
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (19 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, MSP to RIC direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
53
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,301
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
969 mi / 1,559 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m to 2h 38m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

MSP–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance969 mi / 1,559 km
Flight time1h 57m to 2h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights43 out / 53 return
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Richmond International Airport take approximately 1h 57m to 2h 38m. The route covers 969 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from MSP to RIC. The return direction has about 53 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PWK, CMI, GSO, MMU, ROC, MKE, IND, CAE, TEB, DCA, YYZ, SDF, PIT, TYS, PDK, RDU, CVG, CHS, DAL, SAV, ISP, OMA, YUL, PVD, SUA, VRB, STL, SGR, GPT, APF, APA, BCT, OPF, TMB, PIE, MLB, PWA, HOU, SRQ, ABQ, BZN, PBI, JAC, ASE, SLC, AUS, SAN, SNA, SBA, BFI, SJC, IAD, EWR, MIA, DFW, ATL, BOS, DTW, IAH, ORD, BDL, BWI, PHL, LGA, CLT, JFK, TPA, DEN, BNA, MCO, LAS, FLL, MDW, PHX, LAX, RSW, MSY, JAX, CMH, SJU and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from RIC to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 MSP to RIC

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 43 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSP to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to RIC ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 969 miles (1,559 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 53 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PWK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.