Detroit (DTW) to Richmond (RIC) flights
Endeavor Air, Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Richmond International Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 455-mile flight takes about 1h 38m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 455 mi · 732 km
- Flight time
- 1h 38m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying DTW to RIC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 7 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 22,964 | 1h 40m |
| Delta Air Lines | 7 | Airbus A319, Boeing 717-200, Airbus A320-100/200 | 22,321 | 1h 33m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700, Embraer E175 | 15,991 | 1h 40m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 6,970 | 1h 39m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DTW to RIC flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:15am and the last at 10:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 5236Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 10:15am | 12:00pm | 4 | n/a |
| DL 4968Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 10:30am | 12:13pm | 25 | 84% |
| DL 1621Delta Air Lines | 2:21pm | 3:59pm | 24 | 92% |
| DL 4995Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 2:51pm | 4:36pm | 4 | 74% |
| DL 4679Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 10:00pm | 11:46pm | 31 | 79% |
Is DTW to RIC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 1,027 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (85%), those around 4pm the least (66%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (61%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,027 | 82% | 16 min | 0.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 364 | 85% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 250 | 81% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 63 | 66% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 317 | 81% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 29 | 86% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 90 | 6,620 | |
| September 2025 | 77 | 6,142 | |
| October 2025 | 84 | 6,513 | |
| November 2025 | 75 | 5,243 | |
| December 2025 | 86 | 5,043 | |
| January 2026 | 81 | 4,429 | |
| February 2026 | 78 | 4,631 | |
| March 2026 | 89 | 5,455 | |
| April 2026 | 86 | 5,185 | |
| May 2026 | 91 | 6,215 | |
| June 2026 | 89 | 6,585 | |
| July 2026 | 92 | 6,867 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.