Cheap Flights from Detroit to Richmond
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Richmond
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Richmond? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Richmond vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Richmond for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
DTW - RIC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
DTW - RIC
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
DTW - RIC
Economy | Non stop | 2 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
DTW - RIC
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
DTW - RIC
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-30
DTW - RIC
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
Detroit to Richmond flight facts
Distance
456 mi
734 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Richmond is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Richmond
RIC · Richmond Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Detroit - Norfolk · Norfolk is 75 mi from Richmond
Flights Detroit - Washington · Washington is 96 mi from Richmond
Flights Detroit - Baltimore · Baltimore is 121 mi from Richmond
Flights Detroit - Raleigh-durham · Raleigh-durham is 139 mi from Richmond
Flights Dayton - Richmond · Dayton is 166 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - New Bern · New Bern is 169 mi from Richmond
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Richmond
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
DTW - RIC
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 41,300 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DTW - RIC
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 45,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DTW - RIC
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 45,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DTW - RIC
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 45,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DTW - RIC
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 45,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
DTW - RIC
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 45,700 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Richmond depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Richmond.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Richmond.
Detroit and Richmond are about 456 miles (734 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 456-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Richmond is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Richmond: Richmond Intl (RIC).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Richmond, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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