Richmond to Tulsa (RIC–TUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
1,029 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 23m G4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Tulsa flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 29m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tulsa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 31m AABA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Tulsa flights
MDW Chicago 4h 35m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Tulsa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 15m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tulsa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 25m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tulsa flights
IAH Houston 5h 46m NZUA → CMNZUA Houston (IAH) to Tulsa flights
LGA New York 5h 50m AADLPD → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Tulsa flights
MCO Orlando 5h 53m ADB6F9 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Tulsa flights
DEN Denver 6h 20m UAWN → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Tulsa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Tulsa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,029 mi 2h 32m nonstop -1h behind

RIC–TUL had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 1,029 miles in 2h 32m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RIC–TUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (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 TUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
BNA ~4h 23m ATL ~4h 29m CLT ~4h 31m MDW ~4h 35m ORD ~5h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
581
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 → TUL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
TUL → RIC
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → TUL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tulsa from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Tulsa International Airport.
Metric RIC→TUL PHF→TUL CHO→TUL
Distance from RIC – 52 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 57m 2h 4m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Newport News (PHF) to Tulsa flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Tulsa flights · Washington (DCA) to Tulsa flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Tulsa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 5:00 PM in Tulsa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,029 mi / 1,656 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 32m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–TUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Tulsa route.
Route details
Distance1,029 mi / 1,656 km
Flight time2h 32m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: TUL
Full nameTulsa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUL / KTUL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation677 ft / 206 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to TUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Tulsa International Airport take about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 1,029 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RIC to TUL: Southwest Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 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 July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 32m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TUL 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.
Tulsa is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, 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 TUL

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in July 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 TUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to TUL is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,029 miles (1,656 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 Newport News (PHF), Charlottesville (CHO) and Washington (DCA).