Flights from Richmond to Philadelphia
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Washington
- 5h 6m
- two tickets, via New York
- $449
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 207 mi (333 km)
fastest
Via Washington
5h 6m
with the connection
Richmond to Washington
flight 55m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Philadelphia: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Philadelphia
flight 1h 11m
Via New York
13h 42m
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 Philadelphia: LaGuardia.
New York to Philadelphia
flight 9h 11m
two ticketsfrom $449
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
From Richmond to cities closest to Philadelphia
Richmond to New York
New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 31m
from $177
Richmond to Washington
Washington: 124 mi (199 km) from Philadelphia, flight 55m
Richmond to Boston
Boston: 270 mi (435 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 41m
Richmond to Atlanta
Atlanta: 665 mi (1,071 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 55m
Richmond to Nashville
Nashville: 684 mi (1,100 km) from Philadelphia, flight 1h 54m
from $71
Richmond to Orlando
Orlando: 865 mi (1,392 km) from Philadelphia, flight 2h 12m
from $94
To Philadelphia from cities closest to Richmond
Washington to Philadelphia
Washington: 96 mi (155 km) from Richmond, flight 1h 11m
from $86
Raleigh to Philadelphia
Raleigh: 139 mi (223 km) from Richmond, flight 1h 33m
from $100
Greensboro to Philadelphia
Greensboro: 165 mi (266 km) from Richmond, flight 1h 35m
from $177
State College to Philadelphia
State College: 230 mi (370 km) from Richmond, flight 1h 8m
from $98
Pittsburgh to Philadelphia
Pittsburgh: 243 mi (391 km) from Richmond, flight 1h 21m
from $92
Myrtle Beach to Philadelphia
Myrtle Beach: 278 mi (448 km) from Richmond, flight 1h 48m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Richmond to Philadelphia?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Washington.
What is the fastest way to fly from Richmond to Philadelphia?
Via Washington: 55m to the connection, 1h 11m after it, about 5h 6m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Richmond to Philadelphia with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via New York from $449. 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 Philadelphia?
Washington (5h 6m total) and New York (13h 42m total).
How far is Philadelphia from Richmond?
207 mi (333 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.