Richmond to Chattanooga (RIC–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
471 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 23m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chattanooga flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 30m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Chattanooga flights
LGA New York 4h 43m AADLPD → DL New York (LGA) to Chattanooga flights
ORD Chicago 4h 59m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Chattanooga flights
DTW Detroit 5h 6m AFAMDL → DLVSWS Detroit (DTW) to Chattanooga flights
IAH Houston 6h 22m NZUA → UA Houston (IAH) to Chattanooga flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 28m AAASG3 → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chattanooga flights
EWR Newark 6h 36m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Chattanooga flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 17h 36m ADB6 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chattanooga flights
DEN Denver 21h 5m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Chattanooga flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Chattanooga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
471 mi 1h 19m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between RIC and CHA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RIC Routes CHA Routes RIC Live Flights CHA Live Flights RIC Delays
All flights from Chattanooga (CHA) Chattanooga to Richmond flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
ATL ~3h 23m CLT ~3h 30m LGA ~4h 43m ORD ~4h 59m DTW ~5h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
328
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
RIC → CHA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
CHA → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chattanooga from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Metric RIC→CHA CHO→CHA DCA→CHA
Distance from RIC – 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 17
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 2m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Charlottesville (CHO) to Chattanooga flights · Washington (DCA) to Chattanooga flights · Dulles (IAD) to Chattanooga flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field).
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chattanooga is 0 hours the same as Richmond.
RIC: EDT · CHA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
471 mi / 758 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance471 mi / 758 km
Flight time1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take about 1h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 471 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and LaGuardia.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CHA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from CHA to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CHO, DCA and IAD. 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 CHA

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIC to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to CHA is about 1 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 471 miles (758 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and LaGuardia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlottesville (CHO), Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).