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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Richmond Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $440. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Richmond.$440 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Fri, 29 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Richmond.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Richmond on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $440, select.

Richmond.$488 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Richmond.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Richmond on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $488, select.

Richmond.$490 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Richmond.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Richmond on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $490, select.

Richmond.$506 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.

Richmond.$510 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $510, select.

Richmond.$518 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $518, select.

Richmond.$545 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Mon, 18 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $545, select.

Richmond.$545 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $545, select.

Richmond.$552 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Thu, 2 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $552, select.

Richmond.$579 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $579, select.

Richmond.$652 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Richmond.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Richmond on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $652, select.

Richmond.$776 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Richmond.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Richmond on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $776, select.

Richmond.$782 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Richmond.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $782, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Richmond

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit Wayne County to Richmond flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Cheapest flight found	$440
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	1 hr, 43 mins
Most popular airline	WestJet
Average flights per week	117

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to Richmond: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Detroit Wayne County to Richmond?

The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit Wayne County to Richmond is $440. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Richmond?

1 hour and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit Wayne County to Richmond.

Which airlines fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Richmond?

WestJet, Delta and Air France fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Richmond.

How many flights are there a week from Detroit Wayne County to Richmond?

As of April 2026, there are 117 flights per week flying from Detroit Wayne County to Richmond.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Richmond?

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Richmond is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Richmond Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Richmond Airport on Sunday, 24 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Richmond Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Richmond?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Richmond but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Richmond?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Richmond is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Richmond with?

Currently, Spirit Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Richmond.

Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know

Hop on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Flights from DTW to RIC start at 10:00 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 21:35 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can choose from 29 weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DTW to RIC flight.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Richmond — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
With 75.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating DTW to RIC flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between DTW and RIC:
- Washington Dulles International Airport
- Philadelphia International Airport
- Chicago Midway International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)

$177 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. A return flight starts from $440. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DTW to RIC.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DTW to RIC.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).

Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
75.1% of flights leaving from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near DTW:

Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)

If you're arriving on a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near RIC:
Hit the road running by picking up a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz to explore Richmond and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond

The street address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to central Richmond has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours 50 minutes.

When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)

The quietest month for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is February, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Richmond based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Richmond, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to RIC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 12ºC on average.

Explore more of United States

Richmond has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Richmond, a trip to New York will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in United States, head for Philadelphia, about 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.