Richmond to West Palm Beach (RIC–PBI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX Mexicana
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4:59 PM
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Richmond to West Palm Beach
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 765 mi 2h 28m nonstop 81 1-stop hubs

RIC–PBI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 765 miles in approximately 2h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore RIC Routes PBI Routes RIC Live Flights PBI Live Flights RIC Delays PBI Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RIC–PBI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 223 2h28 88% – –
NK Spirit Airlines 0 – – 88% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + NK (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RIC to PBI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to PBI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,225
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach West Palm Beach from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Metric RIC→PBI ORF→PBI CHO→PBI
Distance from RIC – 75 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5 4
Weekly flights 2 2 1
Flight time 2h 28m 2h 29m 1h 48m
Departure OTP 88% – –
Norfolk (ORF) to West Palm Beach flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to West Palm Beach flights · Washington (DCA) to West Palm Beach flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Palm Beach International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
West Palm Beach is 0 hours the same as Richmond.
RIC: EDT · PBI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
765 mi / 1,231 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m.
Facts

RIC–PBI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to West Palm Beach route.
Route details
Distance765 mi / 1,231 km
Flight time2h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: PBI
Full namePalm Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAOPBI / KPBI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.3M
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to PBI flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport take approximately 2h 28m. The route covers 765 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Mexicana and Spirit Airlines.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RIC to PBI. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUA, NAS, INT, TYS, ESN, MOB, PSK, JAX, TMB, CHS, APF, PDK, FTY, NQX, ORL, FLL, TPA, BLM, RSW, PIE, SRQ, CMH, SBY, ORF, PIT, BKL, MEM, TEB, SDF, MKC, LIT, CVG, YYZ, MSY, ROC, HYA, AEX, DTW, IND, MDW, DCA, TUL, AFW, BTV, RST, DAL, FCM, BNA, MSP, SJU, BZN, BGI, DEN, IAH, JAC, PHX, BUR, SAN, LAS, SBA, SFO, ATL, MCO, IAD, BOS, JFK, BWI, CLT, LGA, EWR, PHL, BDL, ORD, DFW, ISP, HVN, PVD, BUF, HND, JWN and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PBI 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.
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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 PBI

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana and Spirit Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RIC to PBI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to PBI ranges from 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 765 miles (1,231 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Norfolk (ORF), Charlottesville (CHO) and Washington (DCA).