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

RIC Airport Page →
1,155 mi airlines charter/private 61/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 25m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QR2877cs
QR Qatar
321
7:00 AM
EDT
9:32 AM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4314cs
AS Alaska
738
7:01 AM
EDT
9:27 AM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2204+4
AA American
738
7:01 AM
EDT
9:27 AM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2413+1
AA American
321
3:00 PM
EDT
5:19 PM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4315cs
AS Alaska
738
3:03 PM
EDT
5:24 PM
CDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3025+2
QF Qant
738
7:17 PM
EDT
9:44 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3202+1
QF Qant
738
7:25 PM
EDT
9:44 PM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4238cs
AS Alaska
738
7:26 PM
EDT
9:44 PM
CDT
3h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2416+2
AA American
738
8:19 PM
EDT
10:45 PM
CDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2413+1
AA American
321
10:13 AM
CDT TC
2:10 PM
EDT
2h 57m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3025+2
QF Qant
738
2:34 PM
CDT TA
6:26 PM
EDT
2h 52m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3202cs
QF Qant
738
2:34 PM
CDT
6:30 PM
EDT
2h 56m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4238+1
AS Alaska
738
2:37 PM
CDT TA
6:32 PM
EDT
2h 55m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2416+2
AA American
738
2:37 PM
CDT
6:32 PM
EDT
2h 55m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2466cs
QR Qatar
738
6:59 PM
CDT TA
10:57 PM
EDT
2h 58m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4203cs
AY Finnair
738
6:59 PM
CDT TA
10:57 PM
EDT
2h 58m
45%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF4304cs
QF Qant
321
7:22 PM
CDT TA
11:15 PM
EDT
2h 53m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4642cs
AS Alaska
321
7:22 PM
CDT TA
11:15 PM
EDT
2h 53m
32%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3037+4
AA American
738
7:32 PM
CDT TA
11:18 PM
EDT
2h 46m
41%
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
BNA Nashville 4h 44m G4WN AAASAY Nashville (BNA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 56m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IAD Dulles 5h 11m ACAVCM AAASAT Dulles (IAD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 12m AAEJA AAASAY Charlotte (CLT) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
IAH Houston 5h 29m NZUA AAASAY Houston (IAH) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DTW Detroit 5h 35m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
MDW Chicago 5h 40m LXJWN F9Y4 Chicago (MDW) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
DCA Washington 5h 49m AA AAAYCX Washington (DCA) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 52m AABA AAAYBA Philadelphia (PHL) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago 5h 57m AAACAS AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Richmond to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 61 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,155 mi 3h 24m nonstop -1h behind

RIC–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,155 miles in approximately 3h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AS, QF, QR 21 321, 738 3h19-3h26 86% Oneworld AS, QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, QR
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, QF
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (21 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
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
66
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,991
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
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
87%
Return
DFW → RIC
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
80%
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 CHO→DFW
Distance from RIC 75 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 6 1
Weekly flights 61 60
Flight time 3h 24m 3h 27m 3h 47m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Richmond.
RIC: EDT · DFW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,155 mi / 1,859 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 24m gate to gate.
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 24m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights61 out / 66 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 3h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 1,155 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RIC to DFW: American Airlines.
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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Washington Dulles.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour 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, 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 DFW

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RIC to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to DFW is about 3 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,155 miles (1,859 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 127 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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