Cheap Flights from Richmond to Washington
Cheap Flights from Richmond to Washington
Looking for cheap flights from Richmond to Washington? 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 Richmond to Washington vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,500 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 Richmond to Washington for specific travel dates.
2027-01-04
RIC - IAD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
Richmond to Washington flight facts
Distance
96 mi
155 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Washington is in the same time zone as Richmond.
Airports in Richmond
RIC · Richmond Intl
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Norfolk - Washington · Norfolk is 75 mi from Richmond
Flights Charlottesville VA - Washington · Charlottesville VA is 76 mi from Richmond
Flights Richmond - Philadelphia · Philadelphia is 126 mi from Washington
Flights Raleigh-durham - Washington · Raleigh-durham is 139 mi from Richmond
Flights Roanoke VA - Washington · Roanoke VA is 146 mi from Richmond
Flights Greensboro - Washington · Greensboro is 174 mi from Richmond
Premium cabin flights from Richmond to Washington
Selected hotels for your next stay
Washington (United States)
Thompson Washington D.C.
From 12,000 Pts or $184
Washington (United States)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
From 15,000 Pts or $185
Springfield (USA)
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
From 32,000 Pts or $99
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Richmond to Washington 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 Richmond to Washington.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Richmond to Washington.
Richmond and Washington are about 96 miles (155 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 96-mile straight-line distance takes about 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Washington is in the same time zone as Richmond.
Departures from Richmond: Richmond Intl (RIC). Arrivals in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Washington, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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