Richmond to Memphis (RIC–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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725 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 46m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
BNA Nashville 4h 2m G4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 15m AABA → AABACNS Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis flights
MDW Chicago 4h 20m WNWUP → WN Chicago (MDW) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 50m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago 5h 5m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
LGA New York 5h 6m AADLPD → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Memphis flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 9m AABAQR → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Memphis flights
MCO Orlando 5h 9m ADB6F9 → F9FXWN Orlando (MCO) to Memphis flights
EWR Newark 5h 15m ACUA → UA Newark (EWR) to Memphis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Memphis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 725 mi 1h 45m nonstop -1h behind

RIC–MEM had nonstop service from American Airlines and Key Lime Air, last on the schedule in August 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 725 miles in 1h 45m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RIC Routes MEM Routes RIC Live Flights MEM Live Flights RIC Delays MEM Delays
All flights from Memphis (MEM) Memphis to Richmond flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RIC–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 87% Oneworld –
KG Key Lime Air 0 – – 87% – –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: KG (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
ATL ~3h 46m BNA ~4h 2m CLT ~4h 15m MDW ~4h 20m DTW ~4h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
912
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 → MEM
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
88%
Return
MEM → RIC
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → MEM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Memphis from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric RIC→MEM ORF→MEM CHO→MEM
Distance from RIC – 75 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 59m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 87% – –
Norfolk (ORF) to Memphis flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Memphis flights · Washington (DCA) to Memphis flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Memphis International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
725 mi / 1,166 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance725 mi / 1,166 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: MEM
Full nameMemphis International Airport
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Memphis International Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 725 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from RIC to MEM: American Airlines and Key Lime Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 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 August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MEM 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.
Memphis is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Yes, return flights from MEM 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 MEM

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) had nonstop service from American Airlines and Key Lime Air, last on the schedule in August 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 MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to MEM is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 725 miles (1,166 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Charlottesville (CHO) and Washington (DCA).