Detroit (DTW) to Richmond (RIC) flights

An economy award from Detroit (DTW) to Richmond (RIC) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Richmond (RIC): Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 455 miles (733 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, Baltimore and Philadelphia and more.
How many miles DTW to RIC costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DTW to RIC
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book DTW to RIC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
DTW to RIC with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way



- Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way





- Via New Haven (HVN)Avelo Airlines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Hartford (BDL)Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Charleston (CHS)Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Providence (PVD)Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way



DTW to RIC: common questions
How many miles does DTW to RIC cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to RIC?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Richmond (RIC).
How far is Detroit from Richmond by plane?
Detroit (DTW) and Richmond (RIC) are 455 miles (733 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DTW to RIC award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Detroit and Richmond?
The most direct connections are through Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI), Philadelphia (PHL), Charlotte (CLT) and New York (EWR). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.
