Richmond to Lynchburg (RIC–LYH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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104 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 3 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 25m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Lynchburg flights
ORD Chicago 7h 37m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Lynchburg flights
IAD Dulles 13h 17m ACAVCM → UA Dulles (IAD) to Lynchburg flights
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Richmond to Lynchburg
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
104 mi 0h 39m nonstop

RIC–LYH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RIC Routes LYH Routes RIC Live Flights LYH Live Flights RIC Delays
All flights from Lynchburg (LYH) Lynchburg to Richmond flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to LYH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
CLT ~3h 25m ORD ~7h 37m IAD ~13h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
99
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RIC → LYH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
LYH → RIC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Lynchburg from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field.
Metric RIC→LYH ORF→LYH CHO→LYH
Distance from RIC – 75 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 –
Flight time 0h 39m 0h 45m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Norfolk (ORF) to Lynchburg flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Lynchburg flights · Dulles (IAD) to Lynchburg flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Lynchburg.
Distance & Flight Time
104 mi / 167 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 39m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–LYH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Lynchburg route.
Route details
Distance104 mi / 167 km
Flight time0h 39m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: LYH
Full nameLynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field
IATA / ICAOLYH / KLYH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation938 ft / 286 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to LYH flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field take about 0h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 104 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LYH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from LYH to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORF, CHO and IAD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 LYH

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIC to LYH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to LYH is about 0 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 104 miles (167 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Charlottesville (CHO) and Dulles (IAD).