Richmond to Harlingen (RIC–HRL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
1,420 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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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 2 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 14m NZUA ACCMNZ Houston (IAH) to Harlingen flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 40m AAASAY AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Harlingen flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Harlingen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,420 mi 3h 7m nonstop -1h behind

RIC–HRL had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 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 1,420 miles in 3h 7m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RIC–HRL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BBQ BBQ 1 89%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BBQ (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to HRL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
149
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 → HRL
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
100%
Return
HRL → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → HRL delays →

Other ways to reach Harlingen from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Valley International Airport.
Metric RIC→HRL BWI→HRL
Distance from RIC 121 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 7m 3h 46m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Valley International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Harlingen is 1 hour behind Richmond.
RIC: EDT · HRL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 5:00 PM in Harlingen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,420 mi / 2,285 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 7m gate to gate.

RIC–HRL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Harlingen route.
Route details
Distance1,420 mi / 2,285 km
Flight time3h 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: HRL
IATA / ICAOHRL / KHRL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to HRL flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Valley International Airport take about 3h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 1,420 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RIC to HRL. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 7m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Harlingen is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. 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 HRL

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Valley International Airport (HRL) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 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 HRL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to HRL is about 3 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,420 miles (2,285 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).