Philadelphia to Richmond (PHL–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHL–RIC is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 198 miles in approximately 1h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 76 | CR9, E145, ER4 | 1h07-1h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | ER4 | 1h19 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | E145 | 1h18 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Richmond from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→RIC | LNS→RIC | EWR→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 58 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 90 | – | 59 |
| Flight time | 1h 7m | 0h 50m | 0h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 71% | – | – |
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, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. With 90 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to RIC ranges from 1 hours 7 minutes to 1 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 198 miles (319 km). There are approximately 90 weekly flights outbound and 112 return, totaling 202 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MNZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lancaster (LNS), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).