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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$239	United 1 stop 17 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest round-trip flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is currently $239
Cheapest one-way flight	$95	Southwest Nonstop 1 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is currently $95
Cheapest nonstop flights	$239	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is currently $239
Last-minute weekend getaway	$299	United Nonstop 1 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is currently $299
Cheapest business class flights	$439	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Sun, Jul 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is currently $439

Fastest flight	55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. 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 Richmond to Washington, D.C. is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $110–235
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $210–270

Popular airlines from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

United

Nonstop

from $239

Typical price: $175–280

27 weekly nonstop flights

RIC - IAD Every day

761 weekly connecting flights

RIC - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
American

from $342

Typical price: $285–465

1547 weekly connecting flights

RIC - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $213

Typical price: $200–495

14 weekly nonstop flights

RIC - BWI Every day

248 weekly connecting flights

RIC - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
JetBlue

from $243

Typical price: $240–620

76 weekly connecting flights

RIC - DCA Every day
Frontier

9 weekly connecting flights

RIC - BWI, DCA, IAD Every Thu, Sun
Spirit

Typical price: $195–590

4 weekly connecting flights

RIC - BWI Every Thu, Sun

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

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

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

The cheapest flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $110 to $235.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. 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 Richmond to Washington, D.C. is $239, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest American flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is $342, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is $213, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is $243, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. starts at $239 from Sat, Jul 4 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 Richmond to Washington, D.C..

Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Richmond to Washington, D.C..
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 Richmond to Washington, D.C. 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 Richmond to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 27 nonstop flights and 761 connecting flights per week. United flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 1,547 connecting flights per week. American flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

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

Southwest offers 14 nonstop flights and 248 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
JetBlue offers 76 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) .
Frontier offers 9 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Spirit offers 4 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. 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 Richmond to Washington, D.C. is $239, flying from Jul 4 to Jul 5.
The cheapest American flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is $342, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 14.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is $213, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is $243, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.

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

There are 27 United direct flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Southwest direct flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. 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 Richmond and Washington, D.C. at price $299 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Richmond and Washington, D.C. 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 Richmond to Washington, D.C., 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 Richmond and Washington, D.C. start at $439 from Thu, Jul 2 to Sun, Jul 5 with United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Richmond and Washington, D.C. start at $239 from Sat, Jul 4 to Sun, Jul 5.

To book business class trips from Richmond to Washington, D.C., 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 Richmond and Washington, D.C. starts at $299 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Richmond and Washington, D.C. at price $299 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Washington, D.C., 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.