Richmond (RIC) to Newark (EWR) flights
GoJet Airlines, Republic Airline, United Airlines fly nonstop from Richmond International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 277-mile flight takes about 1h 28m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 277 mi · 446 km
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying RIC to EWR
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoJet Airlines | 14 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 38,527 | 1h 26m |
| Republic Airline | 11 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 30,151 | 1h 32m |
| United Airlines | 2 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-900ER | 1,893 | 1h 33m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RIC to EWR flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 6:53pm. 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 4604United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 7:00am | 8:29am | 31 | 83% |
| UA 4493United Airlines · operated by GoJet Airlines | 9:30am | 11:06am | 31 | 77% |
| UA 3415United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 2:40pm | 4:12pm | 28 | 84% |
| UA 3476United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:53pm | 8:30pm | 31 | 68% |
Is RIC to EWR on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,630 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (88%), those around 6pm the least (67%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,630 | 78% | 25 min | 4.5% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 331 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 213 | 78% | |
| 8am to 9am | 78 | 91% | |
| 9am to 10am | 204 | 75% | |
| 10am to 11am | 176 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 277 | 76% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 52 | 68% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 292 | 67% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 149 | 5,881 | |
| September 2025 | 138 | 5,897 | |
| October 2025 | 148 | 7,108 | |
| November 2025 | 135 | 5,352 | |
| December 2025 | 140 | 5,663 | |
| January 2026 | 143 | 4,735 | |
| February 2026 | 127 | 4,834 | |
| March 2026 | 151 | 6,704 | |
| April 2026 | 117 | 5,199 | |
| May 2026 | 124 | 6,053 | |
| June 2026 | 122 | 6,601 | |
| July 2026 | 123 | 7,327 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.