Phoenix to Richmond (PHX–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX535
MX Breeze
BCS3
12:50 PM
MST T3
8:05 PM
EDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX534
MX Breeze
BCS3
9:16 AM
EDT
11:22 AM
MST
5h 6m
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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Phoenix to Richmond
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 1,961 mi 4h 15m nonstop +3h ahead 45 1-stop hubs

PHX–RIC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,961 miles in approximately 4h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 45 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 BCS3 4h15 79%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 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, PHX to RIC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,995
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
PHX → RIC
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
25%
Return
RIC → PHX
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays → RIC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
PHX: MST · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 9:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
1,961 mi / 3,156 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance1,961 mi / 3,156 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 4h 15m. The route covers 1,961 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from PHX to RIC. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, ILN, PWK, SGR, TEB, CMH, DRO, PIT, MKE, SUA, JAX, SLC, YYZ, PBI, APF, STL, BZN, BFI, IND, MDW, DTW, RDU, ATL, CLT, MCO, TPA, BDL, MSY, FLL, MIA, BWI, BNA, EWR, BOS, IAD, MSP, PHL, DEN, IAH, ORD, DFW, JFK, LAS, RSW and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from RIC to PHX 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 PHX to RIC

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHX to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to RIC ranges from 4 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,961 miles (3,156 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

45 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.