Travelling from Paris to Richmond International Airport (RIC): What you need to know
The timezone in Richmond is UTC-5, which is six hours behind Paris. Richmond International Airport is located in Richmond.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to RIC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to RIC. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
CDG is about 26 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Paris to Richmond International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
ORY is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport the day before your Paris to RIC flight:
Paris Orly Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 80% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From central Paris, BVA is around 88 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Paris to Richmond International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At BVA, that rate is 71%.
You'll find Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Richmond International Airport (RIC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Richmond International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Paris to Richmond International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
From Richmond International Airport, central Richmond is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Richmond International Airport is $879. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,291. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Paris to RIC. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Paris 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 across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Paris to RIC.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Paris to Richmond International Airport.
The best time to fly from Paris to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
December is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Richmond International Airport (RIC), while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Richmond based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Paris to RIC plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Richmond, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Richmond International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Richmond
After booking your flight from Paris to Richmond International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Richmond:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Black History Museum & Cultural Centre of Virginia, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Virginia Museum of History & Culture are popular attractions which should be on every Richmond itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Richmond, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 209 kilometres north to Baltimore to check off its popular sights. From National Aquarium to Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Washington DC is another essential stop in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north of Richmond. No journey is complete without dropping by Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.