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

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Seattle to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead 56 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SEA and RIC, connecting options are available through 56 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,933
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.

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
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of SEA with service to Richmond International Airport.

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.

SEA–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Richmond route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to RIC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, CPS, BZN, GSO, IND, MKE, ILN, CVG, JAC, DCA, SLC, YYZ, BFI, OMA, PIT, ABQ, RDU, TEB, APA, CHS, ASE, SGR, SJC, SNA, SAN, SBA, STL, RSW, AUS, MLB, MDW, DTW, BWI, MSY, BNA, ATL, IAD, PHL, MCO, CLT, TPA, IAH, ORD, BOS, DFW, MIA, EWR, DEN, MSP, PHX, JFK, LAX, LAS, FLL, CMH and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Seattle.
Nearby alternatives include BFI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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

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