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Flight deals from Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $254. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Detroit.$254 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Richmond on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $254, select.
Detroit.$290 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Richmond on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $290, select.
Detroit.$433 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.
Detroit.$434 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $434, select.
Detroit.$435 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May, returning Sat, 16 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $435, select.
Detroit.$493 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Richmond on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $493, select.
Detroit.$698 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Richmond on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $698, select.
Detroit.$879 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Richmond on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Richmond.Price includes taxes and charges.From $879, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Detroit Wayne County

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Richmond to Detroit Wayne County flights are currently cheapest in April.
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Direct flights from Richmond to Detroit Wayne County

Richmond to Detroit Wayne County: Alternative routes

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Richmond to Detroit: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$119
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time1 hr, 57 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week120

Finding cheap flights from Richmond to Detroit Wayne County: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Richmond to Detroit Wayne County is $254. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 57 minutes is the average flight time from Richmond to Detroit Wayne County.
WestJet, Delta and Air France fly direct from Richmond to Detroit Wayne County.
As of March 2026, there are 120 flights per week flying from Richmond to Detroit Wayne County.
The cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Detroit Wayne County is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Richmond Airport to Detroit Wayne County Airport on Wednesday, 8 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Detroit Wayne County but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Detroit is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Detroit Wayne County.

How to find cheap flights to Detroit (DTW) from Richmond (RIC) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Richmond to Detroit Wayne County? Return tickets start from $254 and one-way flights to Detroit Wayne County from Richmond start from $119


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets.
  • Compare flight deals to Detroit from Richmond from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Detroit start from $119 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best RIC-DTW ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Detroit Wayne County from Richmond.
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  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Richmond and Detroit Wayne County? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: WestJet
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  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Richmond and Detroit Wayne County. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Detroit, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Richmond to Detroit Wayne County flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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