Cheap flights from Richmond to Washington
100 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Richmond to Washington at a glance
Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Washington (IAD) cover 100 miles (160 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.
Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.
Flying from Richmond to Washington covers 100 miles (161 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 100 miles. Direct carriers include UA.
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Airlines on this route
1 airlines fly Richmond → Washington. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| UA | Direct |
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Richmond to Washington — quick answers
How far is Richmond from Washington by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Richmond (RIC) to Washington (IAD) is 100 miles (160 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Richmond to Washington?
The average nonstop flight time from RIC to IAD is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Richmond to Washington?
1 airlines serve this route nonstop: UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.