Washington, D.C.

$44+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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RIC — WAS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$83
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$44
(FlightHub)

Good round-trip deal

$347 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/196:00 amRIC - BWI
1 stop18h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/266:50 amBWI - RIC
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$83
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/66:25 amRIC - BWI
Nonstop0h 45mSouthwest
Mon 3/1010:45 pmBWI - RIC
Nonstop0h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$117
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/197:45 amRIC - DCA
1 stop6h 13mJetBlue
Wed 3/2611:04 amDCA - RIC
1 stop7h 32mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:15 amRIC - IAD
Nonstop1h 04mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/148:40 amIAD - RIC
Nonstop0h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/69:03 amRIC - IAD
1 stop24h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/98:53 pmIAD - RIC
1 stop12h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/196:00 amRIC - DCA
1 stop3h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/261:00 pmDCA - RIC
1 stop3h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 2/285:45 amRIC - BWI
2 stops18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/17:00 amBWI - RIC
2 stops11h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$361
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sun 4/66:15 pmRIC - IAD
1 stop22h 07mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/118:14 pmIAD - RIC
1 stop25h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$668
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/98:20 amRIC - BWI
1 stop14h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/226:17 amBWI - RIC
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,048

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-12:24 am

1 stop18h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/26

6:50 am-6:00 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$83

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/6

6:25 am-7:10 am

Nonstop0h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/10

10:45 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$117

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/19

7:45 am-1:58 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/26

11:04 am-6:36 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$179

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 5/4

6:15 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/14

8:40 am-9:37 am

Nonstop0h 57m

$199

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/6

9:03 am-9:17 am

1 stop24h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/9

8:53 pm-9:15 am

1 stop12h 22m

$252

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - DCA

RICDCA

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop3h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/26

1:00 pm-4:34 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$259

RichmondWashington, D.C.

RIC - IAD

RICIAD

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 4/6

6:15 pm-4:22 pm

1 stop22h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/11

8:14 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop25h 34m

$668

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/6

8:00 am-11:27 pm

1 stop15h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/10

10:00 am-11:15 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$1,211

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/18

4:41 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$44

RichmondBaltimore

RIC - BWI

RICBWI

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/20

6:25 am-7:10 am

Nonstop0h 45m

$59

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-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-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-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-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Richmond 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 in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Richmond to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Richmond to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday 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.

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 February 20, 2025.

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 (3 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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Washington, D.C., such as Southwest, Delta and JetBlue. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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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 9 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 to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $83, was found to be the cheapest airline from Richmond to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and JetBlue.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $44. Users have also found prices from $59 and $90 on Southwest and JetBlue, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond 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 to Washington, D.C. on time: Air Canada (88%), Brussels Airlines (84%), ANA (82%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Baltimore/Washington) can be booked for $83 on average our data indicates $1,349 when flying from Richmond 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.

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    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 to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Richmond to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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.

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