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

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1,155 mi airlines 76/wk
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Flight Schedule 22 flights Verified 22m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
QR2877cs
QR Qatar
321
6:30 AM
EDT
9:18 AM
CDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4314cs
AS Alaska
321
7:00 AM
EDT
9:32 AM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2204+3
AA American
321
7:00 AM
EDT
9:32 AM
CDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
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AA2413
AA American
321
3:02 PM
EDT
5:21 PM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AS4315cs
AS Alaska
321
3:05 PM
EDT
5:32 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA3195+1
AA American
321
3:05 PM
EDT
5:32 PM
CDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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QF3025+1
QF Qant
738
7:06 PM
EDT
9:48 PM
CDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4238
AS Alaska
738
7:25 PM
EDT
9:44 PM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2416
AA American
738
7:25 PM
EDT
9:44 PM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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QF3202
QF Qant
738
7:25 PM
EDT
9:44 PM
CDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA2672
AA American
B38M
7:53 PM
EDT
10:31 PM
CDT
3h 38m
M T W T F S S
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AA2413
AA American
321
10:13 AM
CDT
2:08 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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AA3195+1
AA American
321
10:21 AM
CDT
2:14 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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QF3025+1
QF Qant
738
2:29 PM
CDT TA
6:15 PM
EDT
2h 46m
M T W T F S S
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QF3202
QF Qant
738
2:34 PM
CDT
6:30 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AS4238
AS Alaska
738
2:34 PM
CDT
6:30 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
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AA2416
AA American
738
2:34 PM
CDT
6:30 PM
EDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2672
AA American
B38M
2:36 PM
CDT TB
6:05 PM
EDT
2h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2466+1
QR Qatar
321
6:40 PM
CDT TB
10:30 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY4203cs
AY Finnair
321
7:22 PM
CDT TA
11:15 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AS4642cs
AS Alaska
321
7:22 PM
CDT TA
11:15 PM
EDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AA3037+2
AA American
321
8:07 PM
CDT TC
11:35 PM
EDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Richmond to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 76 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 76 Flights/wk 1,155 mi 3h 16m nonstop -1h behind 72 1-stop hubs

RIC–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,155 miles in approximately 3h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 72 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 Also: AS, QF, QR 34 321, 738, B38M 3h19-3h38 78% Oneworld AS, QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS, QR
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, QF
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (34 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
11
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
11
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
11
flights
Sat
11
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
76
Outbound / wk
75
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
72
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,936
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.

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 5 1
Weekly flights 76 82
Flight time 3h 16m 3h 27m 3h 47m
Departure OTP 78%
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 16m to 3h 48m.
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 16m to 3h 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights76 out / 75 return
1-stop connections72 hubs
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 approximately 3h 16m to 3h 48m. The route covers 1,155 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 76 nonstop flights per week from RIC to DFW. The return direction has about 75 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FSM, MOB, MKC, TUL, MEM, LIT, TYS, AFW, TRI, SDF, CVG, TEB, CMH, CHS, AEX, PIT, RST, ORF, PDK, IND, HVN, YYZ, APF, NAS, SUA, PIE, DCA, SRQ, ORL, BCT, DRO, FCM, BZN, JAC, SAN, SBA, BUR, SFO, HWD, PHL, ANC, BOS, IAD, MSP, EWR, ATL, IAH, JFK, DTW, MIA, ORD, BWI, BNA, LGA, LAX, CLT, BDL, RSW, MCO, FLL, TPA, DEN, LAS, SJU, MSY, PHX, MDW, JAX, PBI, HND, BUF and JWN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 76 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 16 minutes to 3 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,155 miles (1,859 km). There are approximately 76 weekly flights outbound and 75 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

72 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), Charlottesville (CHO) and Washington (DCA).