Travelling from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
Atlanta's main airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Check out your departure options from this base when reserving your flights from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC).
Book a direct flight from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 32 minutes.
Richmond (where Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is located) and Atlanta share the UTC-4 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
With 78 direct flights a week between the two airports, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) is the most popular route. Delta operates the earliest flight at 07:05. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from ATL to RIC is with Delta at 23:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Atlanta to RIC.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Get there in one go from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Nonstop flights from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC) can be booked from here.
Southwest Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport jetting out of ATL.
From the centre of Atlanta, ATL is around 18 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
After a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
About Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near RIC:
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
From Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport, Richmond is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours and 52 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC)
$104 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport. Return flights start from $236. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find flight tickets from Atlanta to RIC when you book 8 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this journey are usually at their lowest.
To get the best price on your tickets from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport, book your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' function to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC)
August is the busiest month for flights from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Richmond in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Atlanta to RIC for 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'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 12ºC.
More about Richmond
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Richmond right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Atlanta to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Richmond is to check out its leading attractions. Some highlights include Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, The Robins Nature Centre at Maymont and Hollywood Cemetery.
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