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Journey information
Overview: Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA flight
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Flights from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA depart on average 31 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $74 (€60) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by train.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:28. The fastest flight covers the 206 miles (333 km) distance in 1h 9m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $32 (€26)
Distance 206 miles (333 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $74 (€60) |
Flights per day 31 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 9m |
Cheapest month January |
First flight 05:00 |
Last flight 22:28 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $32 (€26)
The cheapest and fastest flights from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Showing times and prices for Mar 23
Cheapest price
$358
Average price
$771
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Flights per day
54
Distance
333 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA will cost around $771 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $358.
Fast flights
Of the 54 flights that leave Richmond, VA for Philadelphia, PA onMon, Mar 23, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct flights cover the 333 km distance in an average of 1 h 13 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the longest flights will take 1 h 17 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.
NK167 · NK150008:40AM11h17
Richmond International Airport07:57PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$3581One-way
1 transfer
AA532606:40PM1h17
Richmond International Airport07:57PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$4821One-way
0 transfers
AA613401:33PM1h12
Richmond International Airport02:45PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$4821One-way
0 transfers
AA582210:03AM1h10
Richmond International Airport11:13AMPhiladelphia International Airport
$4821One-way
0 transfers
AA613207:02AM1h12
Richmond International Airport08:14AMPhiladelphia International Airport
$4821One-way
0 transfers
AA582210:03AM1h10
Richmond International Airport11:13AMPhiladelphia International Airport
$4821One-way
0 transfers
AA613401:33PM1h12
Richmond International Airport02:45PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$4821One-way
0 transfers
AA613207:02AM1h12
Richmond International Airport08:14AMPhiladelphia International Airport
$4821One-way
0 transfers
AA583008:20AM1h12
Richmond International Airport09:32AMPhiladelphia International Airport
$4821One-way
0 transfers
AA532606:40PM1h17
Richmond International Airport07:57PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$4821One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA 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 train which can get you there in 4h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$339 Average price | $85 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest |
8h 19m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA flights for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
Last updated at 8:29 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 AA3118 · AA1160 | 9:01 PM Richmond International Airport | 6h58 | 3:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA3118 · AA1892 | 9:01 PM Richmond International Airport | 4h58 | 1:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 UA3424 · UA314 | 9:05 PM Richmond International Airport | 7h11 | 4:16 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA3424 · UA2001 | 9:05 PM Richmond International Airport | 17h09 | 2:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA5326 | 10:40 PM Richmond International Airport | 1h17 | 11:57 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| UA4422 · UA4516 | 11:59 PM Richmond International Airport | 23h10 | 11:09 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4422 · UA4563 | 11:59 PM Richmond International Airport | 13h48 | 1:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4422 · UA4564 | 11:59 PM Richmond International Airport | 18h18 | 6:17 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
| AA2054 · AA1160 | 12:13 AM Richmond International Airport | 3h46 | 3:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1788 · AA1809 | 9:04 AM Richmond International Airport | 4h51 | 1:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA4545+AA2840 | 9:44 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h40 | 9:24 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA4545+AA2974 | 9:44 AM Richmond International Airport | 9h00 | 6:44 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA4545+AA1587 | 9:44 AM Richmond International Airport | 5h39 | 3:23 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4192 · UA4177 · UA4564 | 10:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h17 | 6:17 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA4192 · UA1883 · UA2430 | 10:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h14 | 9:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA4192 · UA1875 · UA2430 | 10:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h14 | 9:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA4192 · UA1525 · UA2430 | 10:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h14 | 9:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2681 · AA1315 | 10:14 AM Richmond International Airport | 6h41 | 4:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4503 · UA4516 | 10:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 12h39 | 11:09 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4503 · UA4564 | 10:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 7h47 | 6:17 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4503 · UA4563 | 10:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 3h17 | 1:47 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA224 · UA1357 · UA4564 | 10:34 AM Richmond International Airport | 7h43 | 6:17 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA224 · UA2430 | 10:34 AM Richmond International Airport | 10h40 | 9:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA224 · UA2182 | 10:34 AM Richmond International Airport | 7h50 | 6:24 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA224 · UA1776 | 10:34 AM Richmond International Airport | 14h35 | 1:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA6132 | 11:02 AM Richmond International Airport | 1h12 | 12:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| UA4493 · UA1875 · UA2430 | 12:20 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h54 | 9:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA4493 · UA2053 · UA1776 | 12:20 PM Richmond International Airport | 12h49 | 1:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA5830 | 12:20 PM Richmond International Airport | 1h12 | 1:32 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NK167 · NK1500 | 12:40 PM Richmond International Airport | 11h17 | 11:57 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2014 · AA1224 | 1:07 PM Richmond International Airport | 5h48 | 6:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2014 · AA1315 | 1:07 PM Richmond International Airport | 3h48 | 4:55 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA5822 | 2:03 PM Richmond International Airport | 1h10 | 3:13 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| UA3572 · UA2430 | 2:25 PM Richmond International Airport | 6h49 | 9:14 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA3572 · UA293 · UA4516 | 2:25 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h44 | 11:09 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA3572 · UA1776 | 2:25 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h44 | 1:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2840+ AA3811 | 2:37 PM Richmond International Airport | 6h47 | 9:24 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1276+AA3811 | 2:37 PM Richmond International Airport | 9h11 | 11:48 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4605 · UA1168 · UA1776 | 2:40 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h29 | 1:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA4605 · UA533 · UA1776 | 2:40 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h29 | 1:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA4605 · UA1992 · UA4516 | 2:40 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h29 | 11:09 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA4564 · UA2331 · UA1776 | 2:47 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h22 | 1:09 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA4564 · UA4516 | 2:47 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h22 | 11:09 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4564 | 2:47 PM Richmond International Airport | 3h30 | 6:17 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AA2317 · AA1822 | 5:24 PM Richmond International Airport | 6h42 | 12:06 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2317 · AA1407 | 5:24 PM Richmond International Airport | 4h48 | 10:12 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA6134 | 5:33 PM Richmond International Airport | 1h12 | 6:45 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AA4654+AA1560 | 5:53 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h01 | 1:54 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA4654+AA1276 | 5:53 PM Richmond International Airport | 5h55 | 11:48 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA4654+AA1167 | 5:53 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h01 | 3:54 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA4279 · UA4516 | 6:45 PM Richmond International Airport | 4h24 | 11:09 PM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA5408+AA1892 | 7:57 PM Richmond International Airport | 6h02 | 1:59 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA5408+AA1822 | 7:57 PM Richmond International Airport | 4h09 | 12:06 AM Philadelphia International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap plane tickets from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA can start from as little as $74 (€60) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is $339 (€276) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is 1h 9m to travel the 206 miles (333 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA leaves at 10:28 PM.
Flights from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA generally leave from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.Richmond International Airport is 0 miles (1 km) away from Richmond, VA city centre and Philadelphia International Airport is 1 miles (3 km) from Philadelphia, PA city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Since neither Richmond, VA nor Philadelphia, PA are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA.
The best events to attend in Philadelphia, PA include:
- Mummers Parade, a vibrant New Year's Day parade featuring elaborate costumes, music, and performances
- Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest indoor flower show in the world showcasing stunning floral displays and garden designs
- Made in America Festival, a two-day music festival celebrating American culture with top artists and local food vendors.
The best holidays to experience in Philadelphia, PA include:
- Independence Day, vibrant fireworks and patriotic celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, pleasant weather and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for exploring
- Thanksgiving, festive parades and a unique blend of autumn charm with fewer crowds.
The best season to visit Philadelphia, PA is Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Philadelphia, PA is during April-June or September-November.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
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Popular airports from Richmond, VA to Philadelphia, PA
Richmond
Philadelphia
The major airport for departures in Richmond is Richmond International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Richmond International Airport for your trip from Richmond to Philadelphia.
Amenities at airport
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Car Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 km
Car connection
I-64, Exit 197AWifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops in concourses, Hudson News.
Parking
- Parking available, short-term approximately 2.8€ ($3) per hour, long-term approximately 13.1€ ($14) per day.
Dining
- Restaurants in concourses, American and fast food
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
- Hotels nearby, Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel.
Shower
- No showers available.
Lounge
- Lounge available, Club Lounge in Concourse A.
Lost and Found Office
- Lost and Found in main terminal.
Car Rental
- Car rental services available, Avis and Hertz onsite
Public transit options for Richmond International Airport
- Bus Route 56, RIC Airport Stop, 11 km
The major airport for arrivals in Philadelphia is Philadelphia International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Philadelphia International Airport for your journey to Philadelphia from Richmond.
Amenities at airport
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeCar Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmCar connection
I-95, Exit 12BWifi
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
- Shops in terminals A-F, including duty-free and local Philadelphia shops.
Parking
- Parking available in garages and economy lot, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per hour.
Dining
- Various restaurants in terminals A-F, including fast food and sit-down options like Chickie's & Pete's and Legal Sea Foods
Taxis
- Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
- Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
- Hotels nearby, such as Philadelphia Airport Marriott connected to terminal B.
Shower
- Showers available in some lounges, access may require lounge entry fee.
Lounge
- Lounges available, including American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
Lost and Found Office
- Lost and Found located in terminal D.
Car Rental
- Car rental services available at the airport, with companies like Hertz and Avis
Public transit options for Philadelphia International Airport
- SEPTA Airport Line, Philadelphia Intertiol Airport Station, 7 miles
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