How to get from Richmond to Austin

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 7h 30m including the connection. Other options: via Dallas, Washington, New Orleans and New York. Two tickets from $248.

Flights from Richmond to Austin

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
7h 30m
two tickets, via Dallas
$248
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,265 mi (2,036 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
7h 30m
with the connection
Richmond to Atlanta flight 1h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Austin flight 2h 35m
Via Dallas
7h 44m
with the connection
Richmond to Dallas flight 3h 39m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Austin: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Austin flight 1h 5m
two ticketsfrom $248
Via Washington
7h 56m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Austin: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Austin flight 4h 1m
Via New Orleans
8h 51m
with the connection
Richmond to New Orleans flight 4h 16m
Connection of about 3h
New Orleans to Austin flight 1h 35m
Via New York
8h 53m
with the connection
Richmond to New York flight 1h 31m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Austin: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Austin flight 4h 22m
two ticketsfrom $520

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Richmond to Austin?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Richmond to Austin?
Via Atlanta: 1h 55m to the connection, 2h 35m after it, about 7h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Richmond to Austin with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $248. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Richmond and Austin?
Atlanta (7h 30m total), Dallas (7h 44m total), Washington (7h 56m total), New Orleans (8h 51m total) and New York (8h 53m total).
How far is Austin from Richmond?
1,265 mi (2,036 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.