Travelling from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Richmond and Detroit are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
There are 21 Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flights every week.
To ensure you catch your RIC to DTW flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Detroit (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a cinch with Delta. This popular airline has direct flights from Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Delta has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a dependable 81.82% of services landing on schedule, Delta is the most punctual carrier for RIC to DTW flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RIC and DTW include:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Right now, C$171 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$364. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIC to DTW if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RIC to DTW.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
74% of flights taking off from Richmond Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Richmond Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to RIC:
Arriving at Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Reserve a hotel close to DTW if you have a late Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Detroit Wayne County Airport rental car and discover Detroit and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Detroit Wayne County Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Detroit. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
July is the busiest month for flights from Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Detroit in March.
Book your flight from Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport for July if you'd like to visit Detroit during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RIC to DTW in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Detroit, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 386 kilometres west to Chicago to check off its leading attractions. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 257 kilometres south of Detroit, Columbus is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
