Philadelphia to Richmond (PHL–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.
PHL–RIC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 198 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, QR | 45 | CR7, CR9, E145, ER4 | 1h17-1h44 | Oneworld | BA, QR | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Richmond from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→RIC | ILG→RIC | ACY→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 24 mi | 46 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 24m | 0h 45m | 0h 36m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · RIC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
PHL–RIC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to RIC
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to RIC is about 1 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 198 miles (319 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 81 return, totaling 158 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Charlotte Douglas and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG), Atlantic City (ACY) and Allentown/Bethlehem (ABE).