Washington, D.C.

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

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RIC — WAS
nov. 26 — dic. 31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 noviembre 21, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(JetBlue)
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From Richmond Byrd Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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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.
vie. 12/138:00 pmRIC - IAD
Nonstop1h 03mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/188:50 amIAD - RIC
Nonstop1h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$179
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/66:33 pmRIC - BWI
2 stops13h 10mSpirit Airlines
mar. 12/107:00 pmBWI - RIC
2 stops19h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$187
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/256:30 amRIC - BWI
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
lun. 12/309:50 amBWI - RIC
Nonstop0h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$199
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/136:33 pmRIC - BWI
1 stop15h 04mMultiple Airlines
mié. 12/187:09 pmBWI - RIC
1 stop17h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$247
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.
mié. 12/259:21 amRIC - DCA
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/304:00 pmDCA - RIC
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$318
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.
vie. 12/66:33 pmRIC - IAD
3 stops17h 02mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/86:58 pmIAD - RIC
1 stop14h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$320
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.
lun. 12/26:05 amRIC - DCA
1 stop3h 18mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/211:40 amDCA - RIC
1 stop8h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$792
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/246:00 amRIC - DCA
1 stop5h 56mJetBlue
dom. 12/11:40 pmDCA - RIC
1 stop8h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$909
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/241:16 pmRIC - IAD
1 stop4h 02mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/18:10 pmIAD - RIC
1 stop4h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,103
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.
vie. 12/66:40 amRIC - BWI
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
mar. 12/106:00 amBWI - RIC
1 stop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,273

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.

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RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 12/13

8:00 pm-9:03 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 12/18

8:50 am-9:51 am

Nonstop1h 01m

$179

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 12/6

6:33 pm-7:43 am

2 stops13h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 12/10

7:00 pm-2:17 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$187

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 12/25

6:30 am-7:25 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 12/30

9:50 am-10:40 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$199

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 12/13

6:33 pm-9:37 am

1 stop15h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 12/18

7:09 pm-12:21 pm

1 stop17h 12m

$247

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 1/31

9:50 am-1:58 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 2/3

4:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$250

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

mié. 12/25

9:21 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 12/30

4:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$318

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

vie. 12/6

6:33 pm-11:35 am

3 stops17h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 12/8

6:58 pm-9:15 am

1 stop14h 17m

$320

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

lun. 12/2

6:05 am-9:23 am

1 stop3h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 12/2

11:40 am-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$792

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

sáb. 1/4

8:10 am-5:00 am

1 stop20h 50m

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 1/5

9:50 am-11:12 pm

1 stop13h 22m

$1,096

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

jue. 12/19

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$89

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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 Richmond, Virginia-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond, Virginia-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond, Virginia-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond, Virginia-Washington, D.C. 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 Richmond, Virginia-Washington, D.C. 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 Richmond to Washington, D.C.

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 WAS?

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

When flying from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 44% versus a flight at noon.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. 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 noviembre 21, 2024.

The most flights from RIC to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated noviembre 21, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C., such as United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

8.0
Very good
8,758 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.5
Good
3,396 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,015 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) if they book a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. On average, Byrd Intl has 11 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 2 airlines. Richmond Byrd Intl is conveniently located just 6.9 mi from Richmond’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($179), Spirit Airlines ($187), and Southwest ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C..

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. are JetBlue ($89), Spirit Airlines ($96), and Southwest ($125).

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

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. on time: ANA (95%), Air Canada (93%), Avianca (93%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $120. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $179 on average our data indicates $892 when flying from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Washington, D.C. 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, Virginia to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 2 airlines flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated noviembre 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$113Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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