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Flights from Richmond to Birmingham
There are no direct flights from Richmond to Birmingham. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Nashville, about 2h 56m door to door (78 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 56m
Richmond to Birmingham at a glance
Fastest journey2h 56mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Nashville
Best ways to fly from Richmond to Birmingham
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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RIC Atlanta (ATL) BHM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
Mon07:15 RIC08:33 ATL0h 57m connection09:30 ATL09:11 BHMDelta Air Lines
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RIC Nashville (BNA) BHM
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sat10:30 RIC10:52 BNA2h 08m connection13:00 BNA13:37 BHMSouthwest Airlines
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RIC Detroit (DTW) BHM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon17:15 RIC18:33 DTW1h 27m connection20:00 DTW20:37 BHMDelta Air Lines
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RIC Charlotte (CLT) BHM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat10:30 RIC11:21 CLT3h 39m connection15:00 CLT15:03 BHMAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
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RIC Orlando (MCO) BHM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun14:00 RIC15:49 MCO5h 26m connection21:15 MCO21:37 BHMJetBlue Airways + Southwest Airlines
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RIC Baltimore (BWI) BHM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu06:45 RIC07:15 BWI8h 30m connection15:45 BWI16:28 BHMSouthwest Airlines
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
- 958 km595 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 56mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hBirmingham vs Richmond
- Currency in Birmingham
- USD
- Airports
- RIC → BHM
Flights from Richmond to Birmingham: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Richmond to Birmingham?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Nashville and Detroit. 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 Richmond to Birmingham?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 958 km.
Where do you change planes between Richmond and Birmingham?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Nashville (BNA), Detroit (DTW) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Richmond and Birmingham?
Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC). Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
What is the time difference between Richmond and Birmingham?
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Richmond.





