Flights to Richmond (RIC) Airport

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Richmond Airport? If you want to travel to Richmond Airport next month, return fares start from £510. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Airports near Richmond

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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Richmond. But we found flights with one or more stops from £499.
The cheapest month to fly to Richmond is usually April.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Richmond but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between United Kingdom and Richmond Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Richmond is £499. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Richmond Airport is Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Richmond is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, jetBlue offers the cheapest flight tickets to Richmond.

Flying to Richmond

The things to know before you go.
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Cheapest month to flyApril

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How to find cheap flights to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is £280. A round-trip plane ticket to RIC right now is £499.

  • Never miss out on a deal by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to RIC. We'll do the monitoring for you, sending notifications when fares go down.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Richmond, where Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is located, if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.

  • Click on 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of securing cheap flights to Richmond. This will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, along with different fares.

  • If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Richmond, consider taking a longer or less direct route. You could find cheaper plane tickets to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) by choosing a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Richmond

  • You can typically jump on the cheapest flight to Richmond in May.

  • Make use of the 'Whole month' tool if you have flexible travel dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to RIC that fits your itinerary and budget.

  • If you'd like to experience Richmond at its busiest, lock in your flights to RIC for August. Taking a trip during peak periods usually means more things to do than at other times of the year.

  • February is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Richmond then.

  • The weather can make or break your holiday, so consider the kind of conditions you want to travel in. Richmond is warmest in July, averaging between 19ºC and 34ºC.

  • Ranging from -4ºC to 12ºC, January is when temperatures are lowest.

  • With five days of rain on average, October is the driest month in Richmond.

  • The wettest time of year is July. Take your trip then and you'll likely get around 11 days of rainfall.

Flying to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): What you need to know

  • Skip the layovers and travel to Richmond quickly. Book a direct flight to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) with one of these airlines:

  • If you want to travel with the most punctual carrier, book your RIC plane ticket with Allegiant Air. Up to 86% of its flights into this hub arrive according to schedule.

  • The local timezone at RIC is UTC-4.

  • Crawl into bed shortly after your flight to RIC. Book a room at any of these hotels near Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:

  • Kick off your Richmond holiday sooner by collecting a car hire in RIC. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are popular providers to take your pick of here.

  • Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) has an on-time rating of 78%, which is based on the arrival performance of departing flights. This can be useful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or need to be somewhere soon after you land.

  • Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is located in Richmond, Virginia, the United States.

Getting to central Richmond from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)

  • Central Richmond is about 21 kms (13 miles) from RIC.

  • You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to RIC.

  • Expect the ride to take roughly 2 hours 50 minutes on public transport.

  • Richmond makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to consider for your visit:

Richmond highlights

  • Put these popular sights on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Richmond:

    • Black History Museum & Cultural Centre of Virginia: Offering a memorable introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 2 kms (1 mile) north-west of the centre.

    • Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Sculpture Garden: Find a spot to sit and take a break here while exploring Richmond. You'll find this park roughly 5 kms (3 miles) north-west of the centre.

    • Virginia Museum of History & Culture: This is another good reason to visit this city. A top landmark, it's around 5 kms (3 miles) north-west of the centre of Richmond.

How to get to Newport News from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)

  • Kicking things off in Newport News? From RIC, it takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to drive there. The city is about 105 kms (65 miles) from the airport.

  • Public transport will bring you to Newport News in roughly 5 hours 10 minutes.

Travelling from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Petersburg

  • Located about 32 kms (20 miles) away, Petersburg is another city within easy reach of Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). It takes around 3 hours 20 minutes to make the trip on public transport from RIC.

  • The drive time to Petersburg is roughly 35 minutes.

Explore more of the United States

  • There's a whole lot more to see and do in the United States, starting with Baltimore. Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are must-sees in this city, which is around 209 kms (130 miles) north of Richmond.

  • Another city in the United States that belongs on your itinerary is Washington DC. From Richmond, it's roughly 161 kms (100 miles) north and offers highlights like Smithsonian and Lincoln Memorial. Work in a visit to The White House too. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) handles most flights into the city.

  • Add one more stop to the mix with Virginia Beach. Roughly 137 kms (85 miles) south-east of Richmond, Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach are reason enough to go.

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