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$89+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Richmond, VA (RIC)

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WAS — RIC
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Richmond (RIC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$93
(Southwest)
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1810:15 pmIAD - RIC
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/256:15 amRIC - IAD
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$179
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/77:19 pmBWI - RIC
2 stops19h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/103:12 pmRIC - BWI
2 stops20h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$184
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/167:35 amBWI - RIC
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Tue 12/175:55 pmRIC - BWI
Nonstop0h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$210
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/127:00 amDCA - RIC
1 stop5h 08mJetBlue
Sun 12/157:00 amRIC - DCA
1 stop8h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 11/21$211
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/165:57 pmIAD - RIC
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/178:40 pmRIC - IAD
1 stop19h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$226
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/166:00 amBWI - RIC
2 stops32h 17mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/178:40 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop17h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$231
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/186:00 amDCA - RIC
1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/256:00 amRIC - DCA
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/121:41 pmIAD - RIC
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/158:25 pmRIC - IAD
1 stop3h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$894
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/56:00 amBWI - RIC
1 stop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/96:05 amRIC - BWI
1 stop16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$974
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/28:13 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop4h 01mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/196:09 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,300

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/18

10:15 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop1h 08m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/25

6:15 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$179

Washington, D.C.Richmond

DCA - RIC

DCARIC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/12

7:00 am-12:08 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 12/15

7:00 am-3:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$211

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/6

6:55 am-5:28 pm

2 stops10h 33m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/10

3:12 pm-8:38 am

2 stops17h 26m

$219

Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/16

5:57 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops20h 20m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/17

8:40 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop19h 48m

$226

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/1

9:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/5

7:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$248

Washington, D.C.Richmond

DCA - RIC

DCARIC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/1

11:05 am-4:42 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/5

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$258

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/2

10:49 pm-9:30 am

1 stop10h 41m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/19

9:27 am-7:39 am

2 stops22h 12m

$284

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/31

5:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop14h 37m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 1/5

8:24 pm-8:56 am

1 stop12h 32m

$420

BaltimoreRichmond

BWI - RIC

BWIRIC

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/10

6:17 am-9:38 pm

1 stop15h 21m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/15

6:20 pm-1:57 pm

3 stops19h 37m

$740

Washington, D.C.Richmond

IAD - RIC

IADRIC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/12

1:41 pm-5:39 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 12/15

8:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$894

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Richmond in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Richmond, Virginia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Richmond, Virginia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Richmond, Virginia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Richmond, Virginia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Richmond, Virginia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Richmond from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia (average of $279). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Richmond. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Richmond. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

The most flights from WAS to RIC are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Richmond, Virginia ranges from 2.8 - 4.7 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Richmond, Virginia when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

Temperature in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, Virginia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Richmond. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest from Washington, D.C. to Richmond. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,389 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Richmond. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Richmond from Washington, D.C.?

    Most people fly into Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) if they book a flight to Richmond from Washington, D.C.. On average, Byrd Intl has 12 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day from 1 airline. Richmond Byrd Intl is conveniently located just 6.9 mi from Richmond’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($179), Spirit Airlines ($184), and Southwest ($210) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia. United Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $93. Spirit Airlines flights start at $98 while deals on United Airlines start at $139 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia is Baltimore/Washington - Richmond Byrd Intl. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Richmond Byrd Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Richmond Byrd Intl.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia are ANA (97%), Copa Airlines (94%) and CommutAir (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia? While on average our users pay $261, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $175. The most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - Richmond Byrd Intl), is priced around $211.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Richmond flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Richmond?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Richmond by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia (average of $279). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Richmond, Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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