Raleigh/Durham to Richmond (RDU–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.
RDU–RIC had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and 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 139 miles in 0h 52m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Richmond from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→RIC | GSO→RIC | PGV→RIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | – |
| Flight time | 0h 52m | 0h 26m | 0h 54m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · RIC: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Richmond.
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.
RDU–RIC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to RIC
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and 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.
RDU to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to RIC is about 0 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 139 miles (223 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Greenville (PGV) and Lynchburg (LYH).