Richmond to Seattle (RIC–SEA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RIC and SEA. Nearest airports to RIC with scheduled service: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA, 94 mi) · Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 100 mi) · Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI, 121 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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
BWI Baltimore 7h 20m WN → ASAYWN Baltimore (BWI) to Seattle flights
MDW Chicago 7h 25m WNWUP → WN Chicago (MDW) to Seattle flights
BNA Nashville 7h 30m G4WN → ASAYDL Nashville (BNA) to Seattle flights
DTW Detroit 7h 35m AFAMDL → AFASAY Detroit (DTW) to Seattle flights
DEN Denver 7h 39m UAWN → 8CAFAS Denver (DEN) to Seattle flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 44m AFAMDL → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Seattle flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 51m AFAMDL → AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Seattle flights
ORD Chicago 7h 52m AAACAS → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Seattle flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 56m AABA → AACX Charlotte (CLT) to Seattle flights
IAD Dulles 7h 58m ACAVCM → ASAVAY Dulles (IAD) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to SEA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
BWI ~7h 20m MDW ~7h 25m BNA ~7h 30m DTW ~7h 35m DEN ~7h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,027
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 → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
84%
Return
SEA → RIC
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → SEA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Metric RIC→SEA DCA→SEA IAD→SEA
Distance from RIC – 94 mi 100 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 20
Weekly flights – 32 133
Departure OTP 100% – –
Washington (DCA) to Seattle flights · Dulles (IAD) to Seattle flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Seattle is 3 hours behind Richmond.
RIC: EDT · SEA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
Getting from SEA

Link Light Rail from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Seattle takes 38 minutes ($3.50). No transfers needed; trains run 5am to 1am daily.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown cost $35–55. For Bellevue and Eastside destinations (across Lake Washington), ride-share is faster than Link. Car rentals are in the consolidated rental facility; take the free shuttle from baggage claim. Sound Transit buses serve Tacoma, Renton, and Federal Way.

Seattle Climate

Marine west coast climate. Winters are mild but persistently grey and rainy (3–9°C). Snow is rare at sea level but can occur December through February, causing significant disruptions when it does. The airport sits between Seattle and Tacoma in an area that receives more fog and low cloud than downtown Seattle.

Summers are famously pleasant (18–25°C) with low humidity and mostly clear skies, one of the best flying climates in the US from June through September. The wettest months are November through January.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

RIC–SEA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Seattle route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
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: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to SEA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Chicago Midway and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SEA 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.
Seattle is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, IAD and BWI. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Chicago Midway and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).