Flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, United States

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Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia Last modified: Mar 26, 2024 18:45 -04:00

We've scanned 117,220,093 round trip itineraries and found the cheapest flights to Washington, District of Columbia. United & JetBlue frequently offer the best deals to Washington, District of Columbia flights, or select your preferred carrier below to see the cheapest days to fly.

United
RICWAS
Tue 4/16
nonstop
WASRIC
Thu 5/2
nonstop
$219
JetBlue
RICWAS
Thu 5/9
1 stop
WASRIC
Wed 5/15
1 stop
$249
Major Airlines
RICWAS
Tue 4/23
1 stop
WASRIC
Tue 4/30
1 stop
$326
Sun Country
RICWAS
Mon 7/1
1 stop
WASRIC
Thu 7/11
1 stop
$397
American
RICWAS
Mon 5/13
1 stop
WASRIC
Wed 5/15
1 stop
$871
Multiple Airlines
RICWAS
Mon 1/22
1 stop
WASRIC
Wed 1/24
1 stop
$896

How Much is a Flight from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia?

We have collected flight cost data from across the web for travel from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia, and have found the average flight price for this trip to be $231.

Where To Buy Cheap Flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia?

The best way to find a great deal on airfare is to search multiple sites. When you run a search on FareCompare, we search multiple sites and fare sources all at once so you don't have to - which is why we think FareCompare is the best place to find cheap tickets. Airlines can adjust prices for tickets from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia based on the day and time that you decide to book your flight. We have collected data from all airlines, and have found that Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays are often the best days to book flights. If you'd like to learn more, read our article about the best time to buy airline tickets.

How far in advance should I book tickets from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia?

The chart below shows up-to-date information regarding how far in advance to book your flight from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia.

Non Stop versus Connecting
Advanced PurchaseNon StopConnecting
< 7 days $269 $278
7-14 days $300 $248
14-21 days $159 $538
21-30 days $270 $228
30-60 days $250 $269
60-90 days $219 $667
90+ days $219 $298

Cheapest Day To Fly from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia

We've examined 234,440,186 itinerary searches that we've seen for departures in the next 90 days and found that the cheapest day to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia is Friday. See the chart below to compare prices for other days of the week.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
$269$219$250$219$159 $270

Connecting Flights vs Direct Flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia

Flights between some cities may be significantly cheaper if you choose a multi-stop airline ticket. Although these connecting flights sacrifice some convenience, on average, travelers save 20%-60% when they choose to fly multi-stop versus a direct flight.

The average price for connecting flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia is not available.

The average price for direct flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia is not available.

The chart below shows up to date information regarding non-stop flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia.

Weekly Direct Flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia - By Carrier
CarrierMonTueWedThuFriSatSunEarliest FlightLatest Flight
United 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 01:20 15:25

One Way Flights vs Round Trip Flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia

We have found that there is often no price difference between buying a round trip flight versus a one way flight. Increased flexibility is the main benefit when it comes to buying a one way flight from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia. However, booking a round trip flight can be a simpler process. You can compare round trip and one way flights by using our flight comparison. Find Flights

Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia Flight Questions

Below are some common questions that asked about this flight route:

Question: How long is the flight from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia?
Answer: The average Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia flight time is 48 minutes.
Question: How far is Washington, District of Columbia from Richmond, Virginia?
Answer: The distance from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia is 99 miles (159 kilometers).
Question: How common are direct flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia?
Answer: There are 28 direct flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia.
Question: What are the most popular Richmond, Virginia airlines for direct flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia?
Answer: United Airlines provides 100% of the non-stop flights between Richmond, Virginia and Washington, District of Columbia.

Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia Airports

These are the major commercial airports we're currently monitoring in Richmond, Virginia and Washington, District of Columbia. If your route includes a city with multiple airports, you may be able to find substantial savings by choosing an alternate airport.

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Cheap Flights from Richmond, Virginia to Washington, District of Columbia