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

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725 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 38 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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: Feb 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 45m G4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Memphis flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 53m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Memphis flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 22m AAEJA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Memphis flights
MDW Chicago 4h 30m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Memphis flights
DTW Detroit 4h 40m AFAMDL → DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Memphis flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 51m AABA → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Memphis flights
ORD Chicago 5h 13m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Memphis flights
LGA New York 5h 14m AADLPD → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Memphis flights
MCO Orlando 5h 24m ADB6WN → NKWN Orlando (MCO) to Memphis flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 42m AAASQF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) 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.
725 mi 1h 33m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between RIC and MEM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore RIC Routes MEM Routes RIC Live Flights MEM Live Flights RIC Delays MEM Delays
All flights from Memphis (MEM) Memphis to Richmond flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to MEM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
CVG ~3h 42m BNA ~3h 45m ATL ~3h 53m CLT ~4h 22m MDW ~4h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
933
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
Return
MEM → RIC
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
93%
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 – 1 –
Flight time 1h 33m 1h 59m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 33m 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 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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 33m gate to gate. The route covers 725 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
Memphis is 1 hour behind Richmond.
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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIC to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to MEM is about 1 hours 33 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 Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Charlottesville (CHO) and Washington (DCA).