How many flights depart from Richmond to Washington, D.C. on average per week?

As of February 2026, 88 flights take off from Richmond and land in Washington, D.C. each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Tue, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from Richmond to Washington, D.C. on average per day?

As of February 2026, 12 flights take off from Richmond and land in Washington, D.C. each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 6:00AM, with 50% of daily flights taking off at noon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Richmond Byrd Intl to Washington, D.C.?

Southwest, United Airlines, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Richmond Byrd Intl to Washington, D.C.

What airlines fly to Washington, D.C.?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. from Richmond according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Washington, D.C.. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Is flying the fastest way to get from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?

Based on just travel duration our users have found a train from Richmond to Washington, D.C. to be the fastest option to their destination at just 2h 02m. If travel time is less of a concern you may want to look into booking some alternative forms of transportation like a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. or a bus from Richmond to Washington, D.C..

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

As of February 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Washington, D.C..

How old do you have to be to fly from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Washington, D.C..

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Washington, D.C. can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Washington, D.C.. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:19 pm - 7:27 am

RIC

IAD

11h 08m

1 stop

6:20 am - 11:25 am

IAD

RIC

5h 05m

1 stop

$178Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19

7:59 pm - 9:07 pm

RIC

IAD

1h 08mnonstop

10:15 pm - 11:15 pm

IAD

RIC

1h 00mnonstop

$179United Airlines

Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1

7:53 pm - 4:40 pm

RIC

BWI

20h 47m

1 stop

6:05 am - 11:25 am

BWI

RIC

5h 20m

1 stop

$180Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 16

7:53 pm - 12:36 am

RIC

IAD

28h 43m

2 stops

8:12 am - 7:24 pm

IAD

RIC

11h 12m

1 stop

$181Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20

12:20 pm - 8:22 am

RIC

IAD

20h 02m

1 stop

6:20 am - 11:25 am

IAD

RIC

5h 05m

1 stop

$210Frontier

Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, May 3

6:00 am - 6:55 am

RIC

BWI

0h 55mnonstop

10:50 am - 11:45 am

BWI

RIC

0h 55mnonstop

$210Southwest

Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 5

6:00 am - 1:33 pm

RIC

DCA

7h 33m

1 stop

2:45 pm - 10:23 pm

DCA

RIC

7h 38m

1 stop

$231JetBlue

Mon, May 11 - Fri, May 15

4:45 pm - 5:40 pm

RIC

BWI

0h 55mnonstop

9:50 pm - 10:50 pm

BWI

RIC

1h 00mnonstop

$234Southwest

Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 16

6:00 am - 11:10 am

RIC

DCA

5h 10m

1 stop

2:45 pm - 10:23 pm

DCA

RIC

7h 38m

1 stop

$292JetBlue

Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10

6:10 am - 3:55 pm

RIC

DCA

9h 45m

1 stop

6:09 am - 2:58 pm

DCA

RIC

8h 49m

1 stop

$317American Airlines

Thu, Mar 26 - Thu, Apr 2

Frontier flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

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Frontier

Apr 23

RIC12:20 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

20h 02m

1 stop

IAD8:22 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 3

IAD6:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5h 05m

1 stop

RIC11:25 amRichmond Byrd Intl

$210

Frontier

Apr 30

RIC12:20 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

6h 22m

1 stop

IAD6:42 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

May 10

IAD6:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 02m

1 stop

RIC12:22 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$291

Frontier

Mar 6

RIC7:39 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

20h 19m

1 stop

BWI3:58 pmBaltimore/Washington

Mar 9

BWI5:31 amBaltimore/Washington

13h 12m

1 stop

RIC6:43 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$404

United Airlines flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

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Mar 25

RIC7:59 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

1h 08m

IAD9:07 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 1

IAD10:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 00m

RIC11:15 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$179

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Mar 27

RIC6:30 amRichmond Byrd Intl

1h 05m

IAD7:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Apr 3

IAD12:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 05m

RIC1:55 pmRichmond Byrd Intl

$189

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Mar 21

RIC6:30 amRichmond Byrd Intl

1h 05m

IAD7:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 28

IAD8:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1h 04m

RIC9:34 amRichmond Byrd Intl

$194

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Fri 4/17

8:19 pm-7:27 am

1 stop11h 08m

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Sun 4/19

6:20 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 05m

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RIC - IAD

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Wed 3/25

7:59 pm-9:07 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

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Wed 4/1

10:15 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

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7:53 pm-4:40 pm

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Mon 4/13

7:53 pm-12:36 am

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8:12 am-7:24 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$181

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Thu 4/23

12:20 pm-8:22 am

1 stop20h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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6:20 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 05m

$210

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6:00 am-6:55 am

Nonstop0h 55m

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10:50 am-11:45 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$210

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Mon 5/11

6:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/15

2:45 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$231

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RIC - BWI

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Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/14

4:45 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/16

9:50 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$234

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/10

2:45 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$292

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/26

6:10 am-3:55 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/2

6:09 am-2:58 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$317

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from Richmond is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $677. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Richmond to Washington, D.C. for around $897.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Richmond to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $565. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $943. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Richmond Byrd Intl to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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Can stopping save me money on Richmond to Washington, D.C. flights?

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Best Price Found	$197
Fastest flight time	0h 51m
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Airports in Washington, D.C.	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Richmond in the past 72 hours is $197. The best round-trip flight deal from Richmond to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $368.

The fastest flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 51m

Direct flights go from Richmond to Washington, D.C. every day.

There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. From Richmond there are direct flights to Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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Is flying the fastest way to get from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?
Based on just travel duration our users have found a train from Richmond to Washington, D.C. to be the fastest option to their destination at just 2h 02m. If travel time is less of a concern you may want to look into booking some alternative forms of transportation like a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. or a bus from Richmond to Washington, D.C..
How far is Richmond Byrd Intl to Washington, D.C. by plane?
The distance between Richmond Byrd Intl and Washington, D.C. is about 96.7 mi. 0h 51m is a normal flight duration for this route.
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As of February 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Washington, D.C..
How old do you have to be to fly from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Washington, D.C..
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Washington, D.C. can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Washington, D.C.. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is Airbus A320-100/200 (26.40% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A220-300 (9.81%), Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) (7.24%), and Boeing 737 MAX 8 (6.31%).
What is the most popular airline from Richmond to Washington, D.C.?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is United Airlines, representing 100% of all bookings.

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Southwest	PriceFrom $114	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,303 reviews		Search Southwest flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,362 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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United Airlines flight deals from Richmond to Washington, D.C. start from $224 round-trip. Over the 23 United Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $299 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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