Newark (EWR) to Richmond (RIC) flights
Republic Airline, GoJet Airlines fly nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to Richmond International Airport, with about 24 flights a week in July 2026. The 277-mile flight takes about 1h 34m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 277 mi · 446 km
- Flight time
- 1h 34m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying EWR to RIC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republic Airline | 12 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 26,488 | 1h 30m |
| GoJet Airlines | 12 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 42,694 | 1h 35m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
EWR to RIC flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:20am and the last at 7:05pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 3619United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 8:20am | 9:54am | 21 | 90% |
| UA 3610United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 2:50pm | 4:27pm | 10 | 74% |
| UA 3639United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 3:15pm | 4:50pm | 28 | 88% |
| UA 4176United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 5:25pm | 7:10pm | 31 | 61% |
| UA 4386United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 7:05pm | 8:50pm | 31 | 57% |
Is EWR to RIC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 70% of 1,623 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 3pm were the most punctual (85%), those around 6pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (63%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,623 | 70% | 34 min | 5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 38 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 314 | 84% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 122 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 212 | 85% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 51 | 47% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 299 | 64% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 260 | 56% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 154 | 64% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 127 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 147 | 6,139 | |
| September 2025 | 136 | 6,299 | |
| October 2025 | 149 | 6,977 | |
| November 2025 | 134 | 5,584 | |
| December 2025 | 139 | 5,607 | |
| January 2026 | 141 | 5,541 | |
| February 2026 | 123 | 5,042 | |
| March 2026 | 149 | 6,233 | |
| April 2026 | 115 | 4,953 | |
| May 2026 | 120 | 5,272 | |
| June 2026 | 119 | 6,215 | |
| July 2026 | 107 | 5,689 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.