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Flights from Columbus to Richmond
There are no direct flights from Columbus to Richmond. The fastest way is one stop via Baltimore or Charlotte, about 2h 37m door to door (193 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 37m
Columbus to Richmond at a glance
Fastest journey2h 37mVia Baltimore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Columbus to Richmond
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CMH Baltimore (BWI) RIC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Fri16:15 CMH17:13 BWI1h 02m connection18:15 BWI18:52 RICSouthwest Airlines
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CMH Charlotte (CLT) RIC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue13:15 CMH14:17 CLT0h 58m connection15:15 CLT16:07 RICAmerican Airlines
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CMH Nashville (BNA) RIC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Thu13:00 CMH12:58 BNA0h 47m connection13:45 BNA16:00 RICSouthwest Airlines
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CMH Atlanta (ATL) RIC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Mon08:15 CMH09:29 ATL0h 46m connection10:15 ATL11:36 RICDelta Air Lines
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CMH New York (EWR) RIC
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines, Republic Airlines
Fri18:30 CMH19:55 EWR2h 05m connection22:00 EWR23:07 RICUnited Airlines + GoJet Airlines
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CMH Chicago (ORD) RIC
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Sun14:30 CMH14:38 ORD2h 07m connection16:45 ORD19:23 RICUnited Airlines + SkyWest
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 552 km343 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 37mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneRichmond vs Columbus
- Currency in Richmond
- USD
- Airports
- CMH, LCK → RIC
Flights from Columbus to Richmond: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Columbus to Richmond?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baltimore, Charlotte and Nashville. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Richmond?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 552 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Richmond?
The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), Charlotte (CLT), Nashville (BNA) and Atlanta (ATL). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Richmond?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC).





