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Flights from Richmond, VA to Seattle, WA depart on average 44 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $231 (€186) but you can travel from only $54 (€43) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 00:07, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 2350 miles (3782 km) distance in 7h 37m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2350 miles (3782 km) |
Average flight duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $231 (€186) |
Flights per day 44 |
Fastest flight 7h 37m |
First flight 12:07 AM |
Last flight 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$600
Average price
$602
Fastest journey
8 h 39 m
Average duration
9 h
Flights per day
2
Distance
3782 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Richmond, VA to Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA will cost around $602 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $600.
Of the 2 flights that leave Richmond, VA for Seattle, WA onWed, Jun 03, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct flights cover the 3782 km distance in an average of 9 h but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 8 h 39 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the longest flights will take 9 h 21 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 7h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a train costs an average of $239.
Distance: 2350 miles (3782 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$540 Average price | $204 Average price Cheapest | $637 Average price | $654 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 10m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration Fastest 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 68h 24m Average total duration 67h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 42h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $336 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Richmond, VA to Seattle, WA costing on average $540 (€436).
A bus is $434 (€350) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Seattle, WA costing on average $637 (€514).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 10m.
Train takes on average 67h 54m.
The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Seattle, WA flights for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA549 · AA2529 | 5:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 10h10 | 12:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA549 · AA2525 | 5:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 7h50 | 9:50 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA549 · AA1707 · AA717 | 5:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h13 | 1:13 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA224 · UA1803 · UA2013 | 6:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 14h59 | 5:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA224 · UA543 · UA2279 | 6:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 15h47 | 6:47 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3105+ AA4687 | 6:04 AM Richmond International Airport | 17h29 | 8:33 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2524+ AA4687 | 6:04 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h12 | 2:16 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2520+ AA4687 | 6:04 AM Richmond International Airport | 10h02 | 1:06 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA589 · AA2524+ AA4451 | 6:07 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h09 | 2:16 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1063 · AA2529 | 6:24 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h46 | 12:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1063 · AA1038 · AA2524 | 6:24 AM Richmond International Airport | 10h52 | 2:16 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1063 · AA1276 · AA757 | 6:24 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h29 | 2:53 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2095 · AA2524+ AA5973 | 6:27 AM Richmond International Airport | 10h49 | 2:16 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2534+ AA5973 | 6:27 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h14 | 11:41 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4503 · UA1865 · UA2013 | 6:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 14h29 | 5:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2464 · UA2205 | 6:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 9h19 | 12:49 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4503 · UA1252 · UA1577 | 6:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 17h23 | 8:53 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2204 · AA757 | 7:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 10h53 | 2:53 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4604 · UA1413 · UA2241 | 7:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h55 | 3:55 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4604 · UA1875 · UA1801 | 7:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 15h05 | 7:05 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4604 · UA1999 · UA1007 | 7:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 19h32 | 11:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4604 · UA1343 · UA1577 | 7:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 16h53 | 8:53 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2204 · AA717 | 7:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 9h13 | 1:13 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4556 · UA1660 | 8:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h09 | 4:09 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4556 · UA1902 · UA1577 | 8:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 15h53 | 8:53 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4556 · UA2794 · UA360 | 8:00 AM Richmond International Airport | 16h10 | 9:10 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2493 · UA1424 | 8:15 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h09 | 1:24 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2493 · UA1812 · UA1577 | 8:15 AM Richmond International Airport | 15h38 | 8:53 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2493 · UA2164 | 8:15 AM Richmond International Airport | 10h40 | 3:55 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2415 · AA1285 · AA727 | 9:07 AM Richmond International Airport | 10h37 | 4:44 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3595 · UA1577 | 10:30 AM Richmond International Airport | 13h23 | 8:53 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4558 · UA1992 · UA326 | 10:32 AM Richmond International Airport | 13h14 | 8:46 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4558 · UA1741 | 10:32 AM Richmond International Airport | 12h04 | 7:36 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4558 · UA2328 · UA1007 | 10:32 AM Richmond International Airport | 16h00 | 11:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4558 · UA2788 · UA2211 | 10:32 AM Richmond International Airport | 15h24 | 10:56 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4485 · UA2241 | 10:40 AM Richmond International Airport | 8h15 | 3:55 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4485 · UA2862 · UA1007 | 10:40 AM Richmond International Airport | 15h52 | 11:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4485 · UA2649 · UA2211 | 10:40 AM Richmond International Airport | 15h16 | 10:56 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3105+ AA4500 | 11:48 AM Richmond International Airport | 11h45 | 8:33 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA751+ AA5199 | 1:56 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h11 | 9:07 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4549 · UA326 | 2:50 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h56 | 8:46 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2413 · AA2003 | 3:02 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h30 | 10:32 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA751+ AA5370 | 3:39 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h28 | 9:07 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1674+ AA5370 | 3:39 PM Richmond International Airport | 10h20 | 10:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2488 · AA1459+ AA5370 | 3:39 PM Richmond International Airport | 11h37 | 12:16 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 2 transfers | |
B6782 · B6397 | 4:46 PM Richmond International Airport | 20h31 | 10:17 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3259+ AA5895 | 5:35 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h23 | 10:58 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2410 · AA1674 | 6:13 PM Richmond International Airport | 7h46 | 10:59 PM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1459+ AA6202 | 6:46 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h30 | 12:16 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2416 · AA1487 | 7:25 PM Richmond International Airport | 8h34 | 12:59 AM Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to Seattle, WA 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 Seattle, WA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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