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$118 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Detroit

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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Detroit

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Detroit

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond to Detroit.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
4:58 pm - 11:15 amRIC-DTW
18h 17m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:09 pm - 8:46 pmDTW-RIC
23h 37m2 stops
$214Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 12 - Tue, May 13
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:38 pmRIC-DTW
30h 38m2 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:48 pm - 4:03 pmDTW-RIC
19h 15m1 stop
$226Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Sun, May 18
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 10:43 amRIC-DTW
4h 43m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
7:30 am - 12:04 pmDTW-RIC
4h 34m1 stop
$227JetBlue
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 2
JetBlue Logo
6:00 am - 10:43 amRIC-DTW
4h 43m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
7:30 am - 12:04 pmDTW-RIC
4h 34m1 stop
$247JetBlue
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Thu, May 22 - Tue, May 27
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7:01 pm - 9:24 amRIC-DTW
14h 23m1 stop
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4:50 pm - 4:10 pmDTW-RIC
23h 20m1 stop
Fri, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 9
American Airlines Logo
9:02 am - 3:14 pmRIC-DTW
6h 12m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:05 amDTW-RIC
4h 05m1 stop
$279American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 27 - Sun, Jun 29
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7:01 pm - 9:24 amRIC-DTW
14h 23m1 stop
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10:08 am - 4:10 pmDTW-RIC
30h 02m2 stops
Fri, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 9
Delta Logo
5:16 pm - 7:04 pmRIC-DTW
1h 48mnonstop
Delta Logo
10:05 am - 11:40 amDTW-RIC
1h 35mnonstop
$299Delta
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 2
Delta Logo
5:16 pm - 7:04 pmRIC-DTW
1h 48mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:20 pm - 10:58 pmDTW-RIC
4h 38m1 stop
$309Delta
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Thu, May 29 - Mon, Jun 2
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:16 amRIC-DTW
6h 16m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 4:23 pmDTW-RIC
3h 38m1 stop
$311American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 5 - Sun, Jul 13

KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Detroit flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Detroit?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Richmond to Detroit, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Detroit back to Richmond, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is May, where tickets cost $374 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $963 and $479 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $627, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$118
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Richmond to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $118 for a one-way ticket and $214 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Detroit?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Richmond to Detroit. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Richmond to Detroit?

    Delta, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Richmond to Detroit flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Detroit?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Richmond to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Detroit?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Richmond and Detroit.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Richmond to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from Richmond to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Detroit, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Detroit are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $447 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $377 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Richmond to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Richmond to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Richmond is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Richmond to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and DTW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Richmond to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Richmond to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $178 or less one-way and $349 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Richmond to Detroit?

Find which airlines fly direct from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +5 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +6 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Richmond to Detroit

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Detroit. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Richmond to Detroit? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7920 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
Airline reviews

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

8.0 ExcellentSally, Apr 2025GRB - DTW
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A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Boarding in Amsterdam is always chaotic. KLM/ Delta has not streamlined or made it efficient as it was boarding in Detroit . The food was mediocre The crew was unfriendly and more focused on getting things done quickly rather than service with a smile .

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

Coach seating is debilitating, neither my husband or I can walk the following day

Extremely dosappoontined and frustrated. Refused entry to lounge in Detroit despite having Delta AMEX Reserve linked in MyDelta phone app as revommended and also having proof of account. No pillows were available for overnight flight to AMS and breakfast was not served in Delta Comfort.

I liked the screens in the seat headrest with movies to watch. I didn’t like being forced to check my carryon bag and being told there wasn’t room for my bag - when there were 5 bins sitting empty on takeoff. I didn’t like the “I don’t give a fig” attitude of the flight attendants and the delta gate attendants when I asked why they decided to put me out. They gave me a 1800 number to call but I can’t get a live person on the phone. Customer service is non existent. My business must not be that important to them.

The airplanes were so old and out-dated it was terrifying to fly on them.

It was very good. Our flight was delayed and we as a result missed our connecting flight but rescheduled to the next day. The Need Help staff was so great and offered us compensation that was beyond satisfactory.

My Flight was cancelled and there was no other options available for me to Travel on that date and my options for the next day was all connecting flights that would have me in the airports all day before reaching my destination

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

Any sort of gluten free snack option would be nice

They lost my luggage and it didn’t get delivered until the next day.

Would have thought that they would gas up plane before everyone got on board

3 hours late. Not even water offered on a 2.25 hour flight.

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

Easy boarding. Met expectations for a 2-3 hour flight. Early arrival at DFW caused a 39 minute delay on the tarmac in getting to our gate. 😏 overall, good flight.

Very efficient process and boarding, seats felt standard. Flight conditions from take off to landing had been very smooth. Alcohol on the menu however was not available… Will fly Spirit in the future for the price, you can’t really complain if you fly light.

It’s what we expected from Spirit..reasonable cost, good for a 2-3 hour flight. Disappointed that we had a 2 hour delay in departure from DFW for a maintenance issue, but the pilot handled it well once we were outbound on a different Airbus.

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

My experience with Spirit went pretty much as expected. It's a no frills airline, and you get what you pay for. I don't require much, so I was grateful to have an inexpensive way to travel. It is sad to me that the gate agents and flight crew don't smile much or seem very friendly or helpful. They are competent and efficient, and that's really all I need.

My experience was okay. The flight did not offer even water without a fee. Also had to pay extra for my carry on, as I was told I had to check my bag, even though it said I had the option to carry on a bag when booking. This costed me an extra $100. Would likely not fly with Spirit again.

The flight was rescheduled several times without a reason for the schedule changes. I had to be in New Orleans at a certain time and it was just easier to drive at a certain point. I don’t know if the flight ever left. This is my first experience with Spirit Airlines and is also the last.

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Bad experience. Unhappy with the changing of flight times and one particular flight attendant (Bartholomew) on our flight from Orlando to Detroit. Traveling with a large family of 7, including our 18 month old, can be arduous but when the airline changes your flight time from landing at 9:30 pm to landing after midnight, this becomes much more difficult. When our 18 month old was predictably over tired and fussy, my wife and I tried to move to an open row so we can console her more effectively. The flight attendent rebuked us and said we could not sit in an exit row. We were not planning on sitting there for more than a few minutes but just to have space to console our screaming 18 month old. Spirit did not allow for a family friendly trip. Likely will be choosing a different airline next time.

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