Raleigh/Durham to Richmond (RDU–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Richmond
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 139 mi 0h 42m nonstop 49 1-stop hubs

RDU–RIC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 139 miles in approximately 0h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 2 – 1h01-1h02 100% Oneworld –
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – 0h42 100% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (2 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to RIC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
GSO ~2h 58m CHS ~3h 16m TEB ~3h 28m PIT ~3h 43m CMH ~3h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,693
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
RDU → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
RIC → RDU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric RDU→RIC GSO→RIC
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 3 1
Flight time 0h 42m 0h 40m
Departure OTP 100% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU 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 Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
139 mi / 223 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 42m to 1h 2m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance139 mi / 223 km
Flight time0h 42m to 1h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 0h 42m to 1h 2m. The route covers 139 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from RDU to RIC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, CHS, TEB, PIT, CMH, JAX, SUA, YYZ, PWK, SRQ, APF, MMU, BCT, DAL, MLB, PBI, STL, HVN, BZN, SLC, IND, DTW, MIA, EWR, BFI, ATL, IAD, CLT, PHL, LAS, BOS, BNA, BWI, IAH, BDL, DFW, MCO, LGA, TPA, ORD, FLL, MSY, MDW, JFK, MSP, DEN, PHX, PVD and RSW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 RDU to RIC

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to RIC ranges from 0 hours 42 minutes to 1 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 139 miles (223 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).