Richmond to Cleveland (RIC–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RIC and CLE. Nearest airports to RIC with scheduled service: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA, 94 mi) · Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 100 mi) · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 121 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BWI Baltimore 3h WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Cleveland flights
IAD Dulles 3h 8m ACAVCM → ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Cleveland flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 42m AABAQR → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Cleveland flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 54m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cleveland flights
DTW Detroit 3h 56m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cleveland flights
LGA New York 3h 58m AADLPD → AADL New York (LGA) to Cleveland flights
EWR Newark 3h 59m ACUA → ACOSUA Newark (EWR) to Cleveland flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 13m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland flights
JFK New York 4h 17m AFAMB6 → AAAFAM New York (JFK) to Cleveland flights
BNA Nashville 4h 33m G4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Cleveland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps RIC Routes CLE Routes RIC Live Flights CLE Live Flights RIC Delays CLE Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
BWI ~3h 0m IAD ~3h 8m PHL ~3h 42m CLT ~3h 54m DTW ~3h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,089
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 → CLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CLE → RIC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → CLE delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric RIC→CLE PHF→CLE ORF→CLE
Distance from RIC – 52 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Newport News (PHF) to Cleveland flights · Norfolk (ORF) to Cleveland flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Cleveland flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Facts

RIC–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Cleveland route.
Route details
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: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to CLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Philadelphia.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CLE 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 CLE to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, ORF and CHO. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Charlottesville (CHO).