Richmond to Dallas-Fort Worth (RIC–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,155 mi airlines 57/wk
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Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA2204
AA American
321
6:25 AM
EDT
8:38 AM
MDT
4h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4314
AS Alaska
321
6:30 AM
EDT
9:18 AM
MDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4157
AS Alaska
319
12:50 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
MDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2067
AA American
738
1:30 PM
EDT
4:10 PM
MDT
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA67
AA American
1:49 PM
EDT
3:43 PM
MDT
3h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3195
AA American
321
3:05 PM
EDT
5:32 PM
MDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4315
AS Alaska
321
3:33 PM
EDT
6:14 PM
MDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1915
AA American
321
5:01 PM
EDT
7:56 PM
MDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4109
AS Alaska
738
7:06 PM
EDT
9:48 PM
MDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2672
AA American
738
7:17 PM
EDT
9:44 PM
MDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3195
AA American
321
10:21 AM
MDT
2:14 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1915
AA American
321
11:49 AM
MDT TC
3:45 PM
EDT
1h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4109
AS Alaska
738
2:29 PM
MDT TC
6:15 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2672
AA American
738
2:34 PM
MDT
6:26 PM
EDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2067
AA American
738
4:35 PM
MDT TD
8:01 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4642
AS Alaska
321
6:59 PM
MDT TC
10:49 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4203
AY Finnair
321
6:59 PM
MDT TC
10:49 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3037
AA American
321
7:22 PM
MDT
11:15 PM+1
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1133
AA American
738
8:12 PM
MDT TA
11:48 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Richmond to Dallas-Fort Worth
2 carriers, 57 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 1,155 mi 3h 27m nonstop -2h behind 47 1-stop hubs

RIC–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,155 miles in approximately 3h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIC–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 35 321, 738 3h27-4h55 55% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 21 319, 321, 738 3h41-3h48 55% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AS
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (56 flights/wk, 100%)
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 DFW direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,613
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 → DFW
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
85%
Return
DFW → RIC
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Metric RIC→DFW ORF→DFW DCA→DFW
Distance from RIC 75 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 5
Weekly flights 57 53 151
Flight time 3h 27m 3h 35m 3h 33m
Departure OTP 55%
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Richmond.
RIC: EDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,155 mi / 1,859 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 27m to 4h 55m.
Getting from DFW

DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.

Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.

RIC–DFW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,155 mi / 1,859 km
Flight time3h 27m to 4h 55m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights57 out / 61 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 27m to 4h 55m. The route covers 1,155 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from RIC to DFW. The return direction has about 61 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FSM, MEM, LIT, SDF, AEX, PDK, PIT, BUF, YYZ, TEB, HVN, PIE, NAS, DRO, FCM, ORF, BUR, SFO, MSP, BDL, PHL, ANC, TPA, BOS, IAD, PHX, FLL, ATL, DTW, BWI, IAH, ORD, LGA, EWR, CLT, MIA, CVG, RSW, MCO, BNA, DEN, MSY, JFK, PBI, HND, LAS and MDW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Richmond.
Yes, return flights from DFW to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORF, 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 DFW

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RIC to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to DFW ranges from 3 hours 27 minutes to 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,155 miles (1,859 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 118 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via FSM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).