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$121+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — IAD
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$121
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$244

Good round-trip deal

$571 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/216:30 amRIC - IAD
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/288:40 amIAD - RIC
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 6/56:00 amRIC - IAD
2 stops32h 23mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1212:40 pmIAD - RIC
1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/247:00 amRIC - IAD
1 stop12h 50mDelta
Sun 5/258:30 pmIAD - RIC
1 stop14h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/23$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 10/175:15 amRIC - IAD
1 stop18h 47mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/55:03 amIAD - RIC
1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$522

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Richmond

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 5/21

6:30 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

8:40 am-9:46 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$239

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 6/5

6:00 am-2:23 pm

2 stops32h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/12

12:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$306

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/24

7:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/25

8:30 pm-10:36 am

1 stop14h 06m

$325

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/20

5:00 am-12:02 am

1 stop19h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

5:02 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$557

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-2:23 pm

2 stops32h 23m

$121

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 6/12

1:05 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$155

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/6

2:30 pm-3:26 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

$219

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/14

8:10 pm-8:38 am

1 stop12h 28m

$259

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Dulles Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Richmond-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Richmond-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Dulles Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dulles Intl from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 RIC to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 42% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Richmond to Dulles Intl. 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 April 24, 2025.

The most flights from RIC to IAD are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C., such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,919 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,919 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,919 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,919 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,919 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
347 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,919 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

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

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC), located 6.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. 1 airline have flights from Byrd Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Richmond Byrd Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 14 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($239), Delta ($325), and American Airlines ($522) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Users have found that United Airlines is 8% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Sun Country Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $165. Users have also found prices from $219 and $259 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

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

    Consider Republic Airways (100%), Mesa Airlines (89%) or ANA (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is generally $1,231, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $143. When looking at the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $239 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to Dulles Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Dulles Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Dulles Intl 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 Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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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Top airline flying from Richmond to Dulles Intl

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United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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