Travelling from Seattle to Richmond International Airport (RIC): What you need to know
The timezone in Richmond is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Seattle. Richmond International Airport is located in Richmond.
Your flight from Seattle to RIC won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Located around 23 kms (14 miles) from central Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Seattle to Richmond International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart SEA land on time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
You can reach PAE from the centre of Seattle in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 40 kms (25 miles) or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Seattle to RIC flight? Kick back in a hotel near Seattle Paine Field International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
The majority of flights that depart Seattle Paine Field International Airport arrive at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Have a late flight from Seattle to Richmond International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near RIC and shut your eyes sooner:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Seattle to Richmond International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
Richmond International Airport is around 14 kms (9 miles) from central Richmond. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
£83 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Richmond International Airport. Return flights start at £263. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Seattle to RIC, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Seattle to Richmond International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Seattle to Richmond International Airport (RIC). Plan your visit to Richmond in December for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Seattle to RIC plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Richmond to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Richmond International Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC and 12ºC.
More about Richmond
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Richmond right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Richmond International Airport:
Your Richmond trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Black History Museum & Cultural Centre of Virginia, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Richmond, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 209 kms (130 miles) north to Baltimore to tick off its top attractions. From National Aquarium to Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Washington DC is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 161 kms (100 miles) north of Richmond. No journey is complete without seeing Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.