Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for around 1 hour 39 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Richmond and Detroit share the same timezone — UTC-4.
Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) start at 05:44 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is the 21:35 option with Delta Air Lines. Overall, there are 29 weekly services from DTW to RIC.
Flying during a peak time like August? Popular seasons (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Richmond (and then seeing more of United States!) is straightforward with Delta Air Lines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
If you want to break up your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), add a stopover to your trip. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that appeals to you. The most popular stopovers on the DTW - RIC route are:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is C$179. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$313. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap flight tickets from DTW to RIC, book your trip 9 months before the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Finding a cheap ticket from DTW to RIC couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Traveling from central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes around 1 hour and 8 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 27 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near DTW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) or just don't like being rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near RIC:
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is approximately 21 kilometres from central Richmond. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 21 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours and 52 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). August is the busiest month to visit Richmond. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from DTW to RIC in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC and 12ºC then.
More about Richmond
Once you've locked in your flights from DTW to RIC, you'll want to find a place to stay in Richmond. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and The Robins Nature Center at Maymont are just two of the big attractions to put on your Richmond to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Hollywood Cemetery.
Complete your Richmond trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) — next on the list is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Richmond.
