Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond (WAS - RIC)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$239	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is currently $239
Cheapest one-way flight	$95	Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is currently $95
Last-minute weekend getaway	$349	United Nonstop 1 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is currently $349
Cheapest business class flights	$419	United Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is currently $419

Fastest flight	55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond takes 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–230
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–310

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Richmond

United

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $175–275

27 weekly nonstop flights

IAD - RIC Every day

752 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - RIC Every day
American

from $395

Typical price: $285–465

1532 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - RIC Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $235

Typical price: $200–510

14 weekly nonstop flights

BWI - RIC Every day

273 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - RIC Every day
JetBlue

from $288

Typical price: $235–630

69 weekly connecting flights

DCA - RIC Every day
Frontier

8 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - RIC Every Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Richmond

Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 14 min 6 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 1 hr 44 min 93 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 2 hr 13 min 97 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 2 hr 27 min 137 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Richmond

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $110 to $230.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond recently found on Google Flights was with United from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $95.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is $239, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is $395, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is $235, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is $288, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond starts at $239 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $95 and departs on Wed, May 27.

55 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Richmond.

Most visitors arrive during the late spring and hot summer (Apr–Sept) and also the fall (Oct–Nov) when the weather is warm and mostly dry. Winters (Dec–Mar) are usually cold. Major festivals include Independence Day (Jul 4), the State Fair of Virginia (Sep/Oct) in nearby Caroline County and the Richmond Folk Festival (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Richmond.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Richmond.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 27 nonstop flights and 752 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 1,532 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Richmond are:

Southwest offers 14 nonstop flights and 273 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
JetBlue offers 69 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
Frontier offers 8 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Richmond.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond recently found on Google Flights was with United from $239. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $95.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is $239, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is $395, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is $235, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond is $288, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.

Southwest and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Richmond.

There are 27 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Richmond at price $349 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Richmond.

There are 27 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Richmond start at $239 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Richmond start at $419 from Sat, Jul 4 to Sun, Jul 5 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Richmond start at $239 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Richmond starts at $349 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Richmond at price $349 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.