Richmond to Atlanta (RIC–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RIC–ATL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Frontier and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 480 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | 56 | 739, 752, 757 | 1h43-1h58 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 2 | 321 | 1h53 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Richmond
| Metric | RIC→ATL | PHF→ATL | ORF→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RIC | – | 52 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 257 | 1 | 219 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 16m | 1h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RIC: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
RIC–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIC to ATL
Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 257 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RIC to ATL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIC to ATL ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (773 km). There are approximately 257 weekly flights outbound and 203 return, totaling 460 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ADW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Charlottesville (CHO).