Travelling from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Richmond Airport (RIC): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your LGB to RIC flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Richmond Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LGB and RIC include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Nashville Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) to Richmond Airport (RIC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Long Beach Municipal Airport to Richmond Airport flight is $292. A return fare is currently $416. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from LGB to RIC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Richmond Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Snapping up cheap flights from LGB to RIC is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when there's a better deal.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Richmond Airport.
Handy information about Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
The address for LGB is 4100 Donald Douglas Drive.
83% of flights departing from Long Beach Municipal Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from LGB.
Long Beach Municipal Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Long Beach. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Richmond Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGB:
Arriving at Richmond Airport (RIC)
Book a hotel near RIC if you have a late Long Beach Municipal Airport to Richmond Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Richmond Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and chase adventure across Richmond and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Richmond Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Richmond Airport (RIC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Richmond Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Richmond in March.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Long Beach Municipal Airport to Richmond Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGB to RIC sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Richmond has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 467 kilometres north-east of Richmond, a visit to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond, Philadelphia is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
