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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 Atlanta or Charlotte, about 3h 02m door to door (65 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 3h 02m
RICCAEATL

Richmond to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey3h 02mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

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.

1
RIC Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon15:30 RIC16:48 ATL0h 57m connection17:45 ATL18:32 CAEDelta Air Lines
55 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 02m
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RIC Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat17:30 RIC18:21 CLT2h 09m connection20:30 CLT20:57 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
6 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 3h 27m
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RIC Philadelphia (PHL) CAE
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat06:30 RIC07:12 PHL3h 03m connection10:15 PHL11:38 CAEPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 08m
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RIC New York (LGA) CAE
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines
Sat08:15 RIC09:08 LGA5h 52m connection15:00 LGA16:51 CAERepublic Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 36m
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RIC Washington (IAD) CAE
Leg 1: GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir
Self-transfer likely ~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
510 km317 miles
Journey time
3h 02mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneColumbia vs Richmond
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
RIC → CAE

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 Atlanta, Charlotte and Philadelphia. 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 3h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 510 km.
Where do you change planes between Richmond and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL) and New York (LGA). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Richmond and Columbia?
Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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