Private charter · PHL → RIC
Philadelphia to Richmond
198 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Philadelphia to Richmond, door to door faster.
Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Philadelphia International Airport in Philadelphia to Richmond International Airport in Richmond, 198 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 198 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 4½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Philadelphia
Airports in Philadelphia
PHL
Major airportPhiladelphia International Airport
Philadelphia · KPHL
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 12,000 ft
PNE
Commercial airportNortheast Philadelphia Airport
Philadelphia · KPNE
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,000 ft
TTN
Commercial airportTrenton Mercer Airport
Ewing Township · KTTN
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,006 ft
Arriving Richmond
Airports in Richmond
RIC
Major airportRichmond International Airport
Richmond · KRIC
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,003 ft
KFCI
Regional airportRichmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport
North Chesterfield
- From downtown
- 10 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
KOFP
Regional airportHanover County Municipal Airport
Hanover
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,402 ft
PTB
Regional airportDinwiddie County Airport
Petersburg · KPTB
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
When you land
Things to do in Richmond
Richmond is Virginia’s capital and one of the oldest cities in the country, where Patrick Henry delivered his “give me liberty” speech and Thomas Jefferson designed the State Capitol. Today it is home to the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, the headquarters of Dominion Energy, CarMax and Markel, and large operations for banks, law firms and consulting companies. Virginia Commonwealth University and its medical center, along with the University of Richmond, add students, researchers and a busy medical economy.
- 01
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Free general admission opens a wide-ranging collection, from ancient art to French Impressionism and one of the largest public collections of Fabergé objects outside Russia, set beside a sculpture garden.
- 02
James River Park System
Trails, rocky islands and riverside beaches follow the James through downtown, where urban rapids draw kayakers and rafters within sight of office towers.
- 03
Virginia State Capitol
Designed by Thomas Jefferson and modeled on a Roman temple, the capitol offers free tours that include Jean-Antoine Houdon’s life-size marble statue of George Washington.
- 04
Maymont
This Gilded Age estate along the James features a historic mansion, Japanese and Italian gardens, and nature exhibits with native wildlife, all on rolling parkland.
- 05
Carytown
Richmond’s favorite shopping street stretches for blocks with independent boutiques, restaurants, cafes and the historic Byrd Theatre, a 1928 movie palace.
- 06
St. John’s Church
In Church Hill, the church where Patrick Henry gave his famous speech in 1775 offers tours and reenactments of the debate during warmer months.
Questions
Philadelphia to Richmond flights
How long is a private flight from Philadelphia to Richmond?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 198 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Philadelphia to Richmond use?
You can depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Northeast Philadelphia Airport (PNE), or Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) and arrive at Richmond International Airport (RIC), Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport (KFCI), or Hanover County Municipal Airport (KOFP). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Philadelphia to Richmond cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Philadelphia and Richmond?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Richmond back to Philadelphia are priced the same way.
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Richmond to Philadelphia
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