Richmond to Charlotte (RIC–CLT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
256 mi airlines charter/private 63/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 32m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA549
AA American
321
6:05 AM
EDT
7:29 AM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1063
AA American
321
6:24 AM
EDT
7:53 AM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2415
AA American
320
9:07 AM
EDT
10:39 AM
EDT
1h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5199
AA American
CR9
1:05 PM
EDT
2:30 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5368
AA American
CR9
1:08 PM
EDT
2:34 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5370
AA American
CR9
3:39 PM
EDT
5:04 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5478
AA American
CR7
6:14 PM
EDT
7:39 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2410
AA American
321
6:15 PM
EDT
7:50 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2412
AA American
738
8:10 PM
EDT
9:40 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2415
AA American
320
7:08 AM
EDT
8:21 AM
EDT
1h 13m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5199
AA American
CR9
11:05 AM
EDT
12:28 PM
EDT
1h 23m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5368
AA American
CR9
11:10 AM
EDT
12:32 PM
EDT
1h 22m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5370
AA American
CR9
1:45 PM
EDT
3:08 PM
EDT
1h 23m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA5478
AA American
CR7
4:15 PM
EDT
5:38 PM
EDT
1h 23m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2410
AA American
319
4:18 PM
EDT
5:33 PM
EDT
1h 15m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2412
AA American
738
6:59 PM
EDT
8:07 PM
EDT
1h 8m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA993
AA American
321
9:40 PM
EDT
10:53 PM
EDT
1h 13m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1882+1
AA American
738
10:36 PM
EDT
11:51 PM
EDT
1h 15m
38%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 19m WN AABAF9 Baltimore (BWI) to Charlotte flights
IAD Dulles 3h 21m ACAVCM AAACAT Dulles (IAD) to Charlotte flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 48m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Charlotte flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 10m AABA AABAEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Charlotte flights
EWR Newark 4h 20m ACB6UA AANKSN Newark (EWR) to Charlotte flights
LGA New York 4h 32m AADLPD AABADL New York (LGA) to Charlotte flights
DTW Detroit 4h 33m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Charlotte flights
BNA Nashville 4h 38m G4WN AAWN Nashville (BNA) to Charlotte flights
MCO Orlando 4h 47m ADB6WN AAF9G3 Orlando (MCO) to Charlotte flights
PVD Providence/Warwick 4h 48m MX AA Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Charlotte flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Charlotte
2 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 256 mi 1h 25m nonstop

RIC–CLT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 256 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIC–CLT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 61 320, 321, 738, CR7, CR9 1h24-1h35 91% Oneworld
DL Delta Air Lines 0 91% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (61 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RIC to CLT direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to CLT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,673
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 → CLT
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
80%
Return
CLT → RIC
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → CLT delays →

Other ways to reach Charlotte from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Metric RIC→CLT PHF→CLT ORF→CLT
Distance from RIC 52 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 6
Weekly flights 63 28 50
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 28m 1h 12m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
Distance & Flight Time
256 mi / 412 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m gate to gate.
Getting from CLT

No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.

Charlotte Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.

RIC–CLT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Charlotte route.
Route details
Distance256 mi / 412 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights63 out / 61 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to CLT flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport take about 1h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 256 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from RIC to CLT: American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from CLT 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.

Flights from RIC to CLT

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RIC to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to CLT is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 256 miles (412 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 124 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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