Richmond to Alexandria (RIC–AEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Richmond to Alexandria
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 966 mi 2h 23m nonstop -1h behind 12 1-stop hubs

RIC–AEX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Wisconsin leads the route. The flight covers 966 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIC–AEX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZW Air Wisconsin 1 100%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZW (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to AEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
58
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
RIC → AEX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
AEX → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → AEX delays →

Other ways to reach Alexandria from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Alexandria International Airport.
Metric RIC→AEX IAD→AEX BWI→AEX
Distance from RIC 100 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 2h 23m 2h 27m 2h 19m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Alexandria International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Alexandria is 1 hour behind Richmond.
RIC: EDT · AEX: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 5:00 PM in Alexandria.
Distance & Flight Time
966 mi / 1,554 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 23m.

RIC–AEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Alexandria route.
Route details
Distance966 mi / 1,554 km
Flight time2h 23m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: AEX
IATA / ICAOAEX / KAEX
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation89 ft / 27 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to AEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Alexandria International Airport take approximately 2h 23m. The route covers 966 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Wisconsin.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RIC to AEX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BWI, IAD, BNA, BUF, PBI, EWR, MIA, ATL, TPA, ANC, DFW and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Alexandria is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 RIC to AEX

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX) are connected by nonstop service from Air Wisconsin. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIC to AEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to AEX ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 966 miles (1,554 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BWI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).