Newport News to Richmond (PHF–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
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Newport News to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 52 mi 0h 44m nonstop

PHF–RIC had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 52 miles in 0h 44m.

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All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Newport News flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop PHF–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 – – 100% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PHF to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
CLT ~3h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
34
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
PHF → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
RIC → PHF
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHF delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Newport News

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric PHF→RIC ORF→RIC PGV→RIC
Distance from PHF – 23 mi 115 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 44m 0h 57m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Norfolk (ORF) to Richmond flights · Greenville (PGV) to Richmond flights · Washington (DCA) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHF with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Richmond is 0 hours the same as Newport News.
PHF: EDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Newport News, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
52 mi / 84 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 44m gate to gate.
Facts

PHF–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Newport News to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance52 mi / 84 km
Flight time0h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHF
Full nameNewport News Williamsburg International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHF / KPHF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation42 ft / 13 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 PHF to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Newport News Williamsburg International Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 0h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 52 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from PHF to RIC: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include 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.
Nearby alternatives include ORF, PGV and DCA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PHF to RIC

Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

PHF to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHF to RIC is about 0 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 52 miles (84 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Greenville (PGV) and Washington (DCA).