Richmond to Newark (RIC–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
277 mi airlines charter/private 58/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 16 flights Verified 1h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
B6706
B6 JetBlue
1:09 AM
EDT
2:14 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1501
UA United
1:41 AM
EDT
2:46 AM
EDT
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4352cs
AC Air Canada
CR7
7:00 AM
EDT
8:29 AM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4604+3
UA United
CR7
7:00 AM
EDT
8:29 AM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4302cs
AC Air Canada
CR5
8:15 AM
EDT
9:59 AM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4364cs
AC Air Canada
CR5
10:25 AM
EDT
11:58 AM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4493
UA United
CR5
10:30 AM
EDT
11:58 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4558
UA United
CR5
10:32 AM
EDT
11:58 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3415
UA United
E75L
2:48 PM
EDT
4:18 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3476
UA United
E75L
6:30 PM
EDT
8:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3639
UA United
E7W
8:12 AM
EDT TC
9:49 AM
EDT
1h 37m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3610
UA United
E75L
4:01 PM
EDT TC
5:29 PM
EDT
1h 28m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4176+2
UA United
CR5
5:45 PM
EDT TC
7:25 PM
EDT
1h 40m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4386+1
UA United
CR5
6:52 PM
EDT TC
8:30 PM
EDT
1h 38m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4353cs
AC Air Canada
CR7
7:54 PM
EDT TC
9:44 PM
EDT
1h 50m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G74176
G7 GoJet Airlines
CR7
7:55 PM
EDT
8:46 PM
EDT
0h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
IAD Dulles 3h 16m ACAVCM AVAZET Dulles (IAD) to Newark flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 41m AABA UA Philadelphia (PHL) to Newark flights
LGA New York 3h 55m AADLPD UA New York (LGA) to Newark flights
BOS Boston 4h AFAMB6 AZDLDM Boston (BOS) to Newark flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 17m AAEJA AASNUA Charlotte (CLT) to Newark flights
DTW Detroit 4h 28m AFAMDL ACAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Newark flights
DCA Washington 4h 38m AA UA Washington (DCA) to Newark flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 52m AFAMDL ACAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Newark flights
BNA Nashville 5h 19m G4WN UA Nashville (BNA) to Newark flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 22m WN MTN Baltimore (BWI) to Newark flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Newark
3 carriers, 58 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 277 mi 1h 29m nonstop

RIC–EWR is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, JetBlue and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 277 miles in approximately 1h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIC–EWR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC 36 CR5, CR7, E75L 1h05-1h30 100% Star Alliance AC
B6 JetBlue 1 1h05 100%
G7 GoJet Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – AC, UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AC, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (36 flights/wk, 95%)
Unaffiliated: B6 + G7 (2 flights/wk, 5%)
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 EWR direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
58
Outbound / wk
36
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,398
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 → EWR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
98%
Return
EWR → RIC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → EWR delays →

Other ways to reach Newark from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Metric RIC→EWR ORF→EWR CHO→EWR
Distance from RIC 75 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 4 1
Weekly flights 58 86 1
Flight time 1h 29m 1h 5m 0h 54m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
277 mi / 446 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m gate to gate.
Getting from EWR

AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.

Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.

Newark Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.

Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.

RIC–EWR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Newark route.
Route details
Distance277 mi / 446 km
Flight time1h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights58 out / 36 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: EWR
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take about 1h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 277 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from RIC to EWR: United Airlines, JetBlue and GoJet 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 Washington Dulles, Philadelphia and LaGuardia.
Yes, return flights from EWR 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 EWR

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, JetBlue and GoJet Airlines. With 58 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

RIC to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to EWR is about 1 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 277 miles (446 km). There are approximately 58 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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