- Must visit
Mint Museum Uptown
Major Uptown museum for European, American, and contemporary art. Its collection and architecture make it Charlotte's top fine-arts stop.
Flights from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC depart on average 38 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $157 (€126) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:06. The fastest flight covers the 247 miles (398 km) distance in 1h 24m. April is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 247 miles (398 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $157 (€126) |
Flights per day 38 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 24m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:06 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
$510
Average price
$646
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Flights per day
57
Distance
398 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC will cost around $646 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $510.
Of the 57 flights that leave Richmond, VA for Charlotte, NC onMon, Aug 24, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct flights cover the 398 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the longest flights will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AA2981Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $157.
Distance: 247 miles (398 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$456 Average price | $79 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $396 (€319) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC costing on average $456 (€366).
Other travel options to Charlotte, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 46m.
Train takes on average 7h 26m.
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC flights for tomorrow, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA2927+ AA4451 | 5:36 AM Richmond International Airport | 6h27 | 12:03 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3279+ AA4451 | 5:36 AM Richmond International Airport | 4h19 | 9:55 AM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA224 · UA3484 | 6:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h17 | 5:17 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA224 · UA5715 | 6:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h51 | 2:51 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1063 | 6:05 AM Richmond International Airport | 1h16 | 7:21 AM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4077 · UA6113 | 6:05 AM Richmond International Airport | 10h01 | 4:06 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA604 · AA495 | 6:10 AM Richmond International Airport | 6h13 | 12:23 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3193+ AA3809 | 6:14 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h44 | 2:58 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2080+ AA3809 | 6:14 AM Richmond International Airport | 5h49 | 12:03 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA847+ AA5815 | 6:27 AM Richmond International Airport | 5h56 | 12:23 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2767+ AA5815 | 6:27 AM Richmond International Airport | 4h03 | 10:30 AM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4503 · UA2396 · UA601 | 6:40 AM Richmond International Airport | 6h30 | 1:10 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4503 · UA6209 | 6:40 AM Richmond International Airport | 12h16 | 6:56 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4503 · UA4053 | 6:40 AM Richmond International Airport | 3h04 | 9:44 AM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4503 · UA6239 | 6:40 AM Richmond International Airport | 7h38 | 2:18 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4503 · UA2396 · UA3547 | 6:40 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h38 | 3:18 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4604 · UA3504 | 7:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 4h25 | 11:25 AM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4604 · UA601 | 7:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 6h10 | 1:10 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4604 · UA3547 | 7:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h18 | 3:18 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4604 · UA1618 · UA6239 | 7:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 7h18 | 2:18 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4604 · UA1875 · UA3484 | 7:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 10h17 | 5:17 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4604 · UA2075 | 7:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 13h44 | 8:44 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4604 · UA3533 | 7:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 9h55 | 4:55 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA549 | 7:11 AM Richmond International Airport | 1h24 | 8:35 AM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA847+ AA5895 | 7:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 4h53 | 12:23 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1859+ AA5895 | 7:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 6h23 | 1:53 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4487 · UA1748 | 8:02 AM Richmond International Airport | 13h39 | 9:41 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4487 · UA5715 | 8:02 AM Richmond International Airport | 6h49 | 2:51 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4487 · UA3484 | 8:02 AM Richmond International Airport | 9h15 | 5:17 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4493 · UA3533 | 9:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 7h25 | 4:55 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4493 · UA3547 | 9:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 5h48 | 3:18 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4493 · UA2075 | 9:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h14 | 8:44 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA793+ AA6045 | 10:23 AM Richmond International Airport | 5h19 | 3:42 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3640 · UA1748 | 10:36 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h05 | 9:41 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3640 · UA3484 | 10:36 AM Richmond International Airport | 6h41 | 5:17 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6138 · UA6239 | 10:45 AM Richmond International Airport | 3h33 | 2:18 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6138 · UA519 | 10:45 AM Richmond International Airport | 13h11 | 11:56 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6138 · UA6209 | 10:45 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h11 | 6:56 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2684 | 11:06 AM Richmond International Airport | 1h22 | 12:28 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2033+ AA4584 | 11:17 AM Richmond International Airport | 5h20 | 4:37 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3214+ AA4037 | 11:59 AM Richmond International Airport | 9h01 | 9:00 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4488 · UA1748 | 12:40 PM Richmond International Airport | 9h01 | 9:41 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2068+ AA4442 | 1:19 PM Richmond International Airport | 5h52 | 7:11 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1942+ AA4442 | 1:19 PM Richmond International Airport | 7h21 | 8:40 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2074+ AA6062 | 1:34 PM Richmond International Airport | 5h21 | 6:55 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3012+ AA6062 | 1:34 PM Richmond International Airport | 4h20 | 5:54 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3415 · UA1057 · UA519 | 2:40 PM Richmond International Airport | 9h16 | 11:56 PM Douglas International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3415 · UA2075 | 2:40 PM Richmond International Airport | 6h04 | 8:44 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4515 · UA519 | 3:00 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h56 | 11:56 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4515 · UA6209 | 3:00 PM Richmond International Airport | 3h56 | 6:56 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2189+ AA6064 | 3:06 PM Richmond International Airport | 6h49 | 9:55 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2981 | 4:02 PM Richmond International Airport | 1h25 | 5:27 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2189+ AA6063 | 5:06 PM Richmond International Airport | 4h49 | 9:55 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1757 | 5:22 PM Richmond International Airport | 1h28 | 6:50 PM Douglas International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2976+ AA6249 | 6:17 PM Richmond International Airport | 5h37 | 11:54 PM Douglas International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Charlotte, NC — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Charlotte, NC trip today.
Major Uptown museum for European, American, and contemporary art. Its collection and architecture make it Charlotte's top fine-arts stop.
Leading center for African American arts and culture, featuring exhibitions, performances, and powerful stories from Charlotte and beyond.
Regional science museum with hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, and an IMAX Dome. Great for families and curious adults alike.
Charlotte's central business district mixes museums, plazas, public art, and skyline views. Essential for first-time visitors exploring the city core.
Creative historic district packed with murals, music venues, design shops, and converted mills. Ideal for art, walking, and local culture.
Trendy neighborhood known for rail-trail walking, street art, breweries, and restored industrial spaces. One of Charlotte's liveliest areas.
Slow-smoked chopped or pulled pork with a tangy vinegar sauce, a Carolina barbecue staple widely loved across Charlotte.
Smoky pit-cooked pork shoulder finished with mustard-based sauce, reflecting South Carolina influence common in Charlotte.
Deep-fried catfish, often served with hush puppies and slaw. It is a classic Southern comfort dish popular in the Charlotte region.
Historic barbecue spot famed for Carolina chopped pork, red slaw, and old-school Southern atmosphere.
Lively Southern dining room serving fried chicken, biscuits, shrimp and grits, and regional cocktails in South End.
Refined Southern restaurant in Uptown known for shrimp and grits, local ingredients, and an elegant modern setting.
Moderate for a major U.S. city. Hotels and dining are mid-priced, transit is affordable, and attractions often cost less than in larger hubs like New York or San Francisco.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and $1-2 per drink or coffee in cafes if service is provided.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Charlotte, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC flights use the Richmond International Airport to Douglas International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Richmond, VA and Charlotte, NC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Richmond International Airport is 1 km from Richmond city centre. Public transport options include:
Richmond International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in concourses, American and fast food
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Richmond International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Richmond International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Richmond International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel..
Douglas International Airport is 8 km from Charlotte city centre. Public transport options include:
Douglas International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants including fast food and sit-down options in the main terminal; top picks include Bojangles' and Starbucks
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Douglas International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Douglas International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Douglas International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, within a short drive..
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