Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS): what you need to know
Austin is one hour behind Richmond and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Your RIC to AUS flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RIC and AUS:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport flight is £86. A return fare is currently £195. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIC to AUS if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RIC to AUS.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Richmond Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Of all flights departing from Richmond Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Richmond to Richmond Airport is around 14 kms (9 miles). Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near RIC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Richmond Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
Book a hotel near AUS if you're catching a late Richmond Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Austin-Bergstrom Airport rental car and explore Austin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Easirent are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Austin-Bergstrom Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to central Austin
AUS is located at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Austin-Bergstrom Airport is roughly 16 kms (10 miles) from the centre of Austin. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
The quietest month for a flight from Richmond Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Austin based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Austin is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 41ºC. Lock in your flights from Richmond Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from RIC to AUS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC and 19ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Austin is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kms (150 miles) east of Austin, a visit to Houston will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
San Antonio is another standout destination in the United States and is around 121 kms (75 miles) south-west of Austin. No journey is complete without a visit to San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.