Richmond to Columbus (RIC–CMH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
346 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 31 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation, Aerolink Uganda.
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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 Columbus flights
IAD Dulles 3h 13m ACAVCM → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Columbus flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 32m AABA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Columbus flights
DTW Detroit 3h 47m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Columbus flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 48m AABAQR → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Columbus flights
BNA Nashville 3h 53m G4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Columbus flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 1m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Columbus flights
EWR Newark 4h 7m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Columbus flights
JFK New York 4h 14m AFAMB6 → AACXDL New York (JFK) to Columbus flights
LGA New York 4h 16m AADLPD → AADLWS New York (LGA) to Columbus flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Columbus
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 346 mi 1h 40m nonstop

RIC–CMH had nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 346 miles in 1h 40m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RIC Routes CMH Routes RIC Live Flights CMH Live Flights RIC Delays CMH Delays
All flights from Columbus (CMH) Columbus to Richmond flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RIC–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 100% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
BWI ~3h 0m IAD ~3h 13m CLT ~3h 32m DTW ~3h 47m PHL ~3h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,345
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 → CMH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CMH → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → CMH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Columbus from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Metric RIC→CMH ORF→CMH CHO→CMH
Distance from RIC – 75 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – 3 –
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 38m 0h 46m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Norfolk (ORF) to Columbus flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Columbus flights · Washington (DCA) to Columbus flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
346 mi / 557 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance346 mi / 557 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 346 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from RIC to CMH: United Airlines and American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 40m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CMH 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 CMH to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORF, CHO and DCA. 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 CMH

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) had nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RIC to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to CMH is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 346 miles (557 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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