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

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between SEA and RIC. Nearest airports to SEA with scheduled service: King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI, 5 mi) · Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW, 18 mi) · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE, 32 mi)
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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
DTW Detroit 7h AFASDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
DEN Denver 7h 2m 8CAFAS → B6F9UA Denver (DEN) to Richmond flights
MDW Chicago 7h 8m WN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 11m AFASAY → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 7h 13m ASAVCM → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 16m AFAMAS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 7h 16m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 20m AACX → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
BWI Baltimore 7h 21m ASWN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 7h 26m AAASBA → AABAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Seattle to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DTW ~7h 0m DEN ~7h 2m MDW ~7h 8m MSP ~7h 11m IAD ~7h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,038
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
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
100%
Return
RIC → SEA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
73%
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 – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 59% –
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
+3h
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
SEA: PDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 9:00 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+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SEA
Full nameSeattle–Tacoma International Airport
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.8M
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, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Denver and Chicago Midway.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC 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.
Richmond is 3 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Denver and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).