Travelling from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Richmond Airport (RIC): what you need to know
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your CHA to RIC flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as October? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chattanooga Airport to Richmond Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CHA and RIC:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Richmond Airport (RIC)
Currently, £166 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chattanooga Airport to Richmond Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £193. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from CHA to RIC, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Chattanooga Airport to Richmond Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from CHA to RIC is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Chattanooga Airport to Richmond Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chattanooga Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Chattanooga to Chattanooga Airport is around 14 kms (9 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chattanooga Airport to Richmond Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to CHA:
Arriving at Richmond Airport (RIC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Chattanooga Airport to Richmond Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Richmond Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Richmond's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Richmond Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Richmond Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
From Richmond Airport, Richmond is approximately 14 kms (9 miles) away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond Airport (RIC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chattanooga Airport to Richmond Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Richmond in March.
When reserving your flight from Chattanooga Airport to Richmond Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Richmond, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CHA to RIC in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC and 12ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Richmond, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 467 kms (290 miles) north-east to New York to check off its leading sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United States, consider Philadelphia, roughly 338 kms (210 miles) north-east of Richmond. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.
