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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AF2585
AF Air France
CR9
6:34 PM
CDT T1
10:16 PM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5530
DL Delta
CR9
8:07 PM
CDT T1
11:30 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2716
AF Air France
CR9
6:14 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3192
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:14 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4390
AM Aeromexi
CR9
6:14 AM
EDT
8:20 AM
CDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF5969
AF Air France
CR9
7:00 AM
EDT TM
9:20 AM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL5344
DL Delta
CR9
7:18 AM
EDT TM
9:29 AM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Minneapolis to Richmond
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 969 mi 2h 23m nonstop +1h ahead 49 1-stop hubs

MSP–RIC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air France and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 969 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 49 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
AF Air France 7 CR9 2h42 11% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR9 2h23 11% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AF, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + DL (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,272
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
MSP → RIC
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Arriving
51%
Return
RIC → MSP
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → RIC delays →

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 2h 23m to 2h 42m.
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 time2h 23m to 2h 42m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 28 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: MSP
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
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 2h 23m to 2h 42m. The route covers 969 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from MSP to RIC. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PWK, GSO, CMH, TEB, MKE, PIT, GPT, YYZ, CHS, DAL, PVD, JAX, STL, APF, MLB, BZN, SLC, SRQ, BDL, BFI, FLL, EWR, MDW, ATL, MIA, DTW, BOS, RDU, PHL, DFW, BNA, ORD, CLT, BWI, TPA, IAH, LGA, MCO, IAD, PHX, JFK, DEN, IND, RSW, PBI, MSY, LAS, PIE 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.
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 MSP to RIC

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Air France and Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to RIC ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes to 2 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 969 miles (1,559 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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