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Flights from Richmond to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Richmond to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 4h 30m door to door (15 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 30m
RICCOUORD

Richmond to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey4h 30mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Richmond to Columbia

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 Chicago (ORD) COU
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Sat10:45 RIC11:29 ORD1h 46m connection13:15 ORD14:15 COUGoJet Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 30m
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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
1,298 km806 miles
Journey time
4h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hColumbia vs Richmond
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
RIC → COU

Flights from Richmond to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Richmond to Columbia?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. 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 Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,298 km.
Where do you change planes between Richmond and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Richmond and Columbia?
Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC). Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
What is the time difference between Richmond and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour behind Richmond.

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