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

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765 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 55m ago
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MX490
MX Mexicana
223
4:59 PM
EDT
7:27 PM
EDT
2h 28m
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MX491
MX Mexicana
BCS3
9:46 AM
EDT
12:02 PM
EDT
2h 16m
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Prices

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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 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 4h 19m AAEJA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to West Palm Beach flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 22m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to West Palm Beach flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 28m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to West Palm Beach flights
MCO Orlando 4h 41m ADB6WN → KPOWN Orlando (MCO) to West Palm Beach flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 3m AABA → AAASBA Philadelphia (PHL) to West Palm Beach flights
JFK New York 5h 13m AFAMCI → AFB6DL New York (JFK) to West Palm Beach flights
LGA New York 5h 17m AADLPD → AAB6DL New York (LGA) to West Palm Beach flights
EWR Newark 5h 19m ACB6UA → ACB6LXJ Newark (EWR) to West Palm Beach flights
BOS Boston 5h 51m AFAMB6 → B6DLEI Boston (BOS) to West Palm Beach flights
ORD Chicago 6h 20m AAACAS → AAASNZ Chicago (ORD) to West Palm Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to West Palm Beach
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 765 mi 2h 28m nonstop

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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RIC Routes PBI Routes RIC Live Flights PBI Live Flights RIC Delays PBI Delays
All flights from West Palm Beach (PBI) West Palm Beach to Richmond flights
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 85% – –
NK Spirit Airlines 0 – – 85% – –
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
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
CAE ~3h 44m SUA ~3h 46m CLT ~4h 19m ATL ~4h 22m BWI ~4h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
724
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 → PBI
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
89%
Return
PBI → RIC
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → PBI delays →
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 6 6
Weekly flights 2 1 1
Flight time 2h 28m 1h 43m 1h 54m
Departure OTP 85% – –
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 765 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from RIC to PBI: Mexicana and Spirit Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
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.
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 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 is about 2 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. 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

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