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Flights from Richmond to Columbus
There are no direct flights from Richmond to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Baltimore or Charlotte, about 2h 35m door to door (158 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 2h 35m
Richmond to Columbus at a glance
Fastest journey2h 35mVia Baltimore, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Baltimore or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Richmond to Columbus
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 Baltimore (BWI) CMH
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Tue16:15 RIC16:45 BWI1h 00m connection17:45 BWI18:50 CMHSouthwest Airlines
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RIC Charlotte (CLT) CMH
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon09:15 RIC10:06 CLT0h 54m connection11:00 CLT12:00 CMHAmerican Airlines
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RIC Atlanta (ATL) CMH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Tue10:15 RIC11:33 ATL0h 57m connection12:30 ATL13:49 CMHDelta Air Lines
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RIC Chicago (ORD) CMH
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Sun17:30 RIC18:18 ORD1h 12m connection19:30 ORD21:25 CMHEnvoy Air
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RIC New York (LGA) CMH
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Republic Airlines
Sun11:00 RIC11:53 LGA2h 07m connection14:00 LGA15:36 CMHRepublic Airlines
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RIC Nashville (BNA) CMH
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun12:00 RIC12:22 BNA2h 23m connection14:45 BNA16:42 CMHSouthwest 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
- 552 km343 miles
- Journey time
- 2h 35mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneColumbus vs Richmond
- Currency in Columbus
- USD
- Airports
- RIC → CMH, LCK
Flights from Richmond to Columbus: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Richmond to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Baltimore, Charlotte and Atlanta. 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 Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 552 km.
Where do you change planes between Richmond and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Baltimore (BWI), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL) and Chicago (ORD). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Baltimore, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Richmond and Columbus?
Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
