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

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Seattle to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and RIC, connecting options are available through 38 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
CMH ~6h 48m MKE ~7h 0m GSO ~7h 10m SLC ~7h 18m YYZ ~7h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,852
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
SEA → RIC
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
50%
Return
RIC → SEA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
99%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SEA delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Seattle

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric SEA→RIC BFI→RIC
Distance from SEA – 5 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 1
Departure OTP 82% –
Seattle (BFI) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Richmond is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: MDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 8:00 PM in Richmond.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

Facts

SEA–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Richmond route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to RIC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, MKE, GSO, SLC, YYZ, DAL, CHS, PIT, IND, SGR, STL, RSW, MLB, MDW, MSP, DTW, TPA, ATL, RDU, CLT, PHL, EWR, DFW, IAH, IAD, ORD, MIA, BOS, BWI, FLL, BNA, JFK, DEN, MCO, MSY, PHX, LAS and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Richmond is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. 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

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).