Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Madison Airport (MSN): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to make your RIC to MSN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Richmond Airport to Madison Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between RIC and MSN include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Madison Airport (MSN)
Currently, $179 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond Airport to Madison Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $341. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from RIC to MSN, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport to Madison Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RIC to MSN.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Richmond Airport to Madison Airport.
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
74% of flights that depart Richmond Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Richmond Airport from central Richmond, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near RIC. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Richmond Airport to Madison Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Madison Airport (MSN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Richmond Airport to Madison Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near MSN instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Madison Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Enterprise and chase adventure across Madison and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Madison Airport about two weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Madison Airport (MSN)
August is the most popular month for flights from Richmond Airport to Madison Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Madison in March.
Book your flight from Richmond Airport to Madison Airport for July if you want to visit Madison during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIC to MSN in January. Average temperatures are between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Madison, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 193 kilometres south-east to Chicago to tick off its leading sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
Indianapolis is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 451 kilometres south-east of Madison. No trip is complete without visiting Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.