Richmond to Los Angeles (RIC–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RIC–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 2,300 miles in approximately 5h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Mexicana | 3 | 223 | 5h43 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Richmond
| Metric | RIC→LAX | ORF→LAX | DCA→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RIC | – | 75 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 2 | 91 |
| Flight time | 5h 43m | 5h 47m | 5h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RIC: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
RIC–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RIC to LAX
Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RIC to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RIC to LAX ranges from 5 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,300 miles (3,701 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).