Travelling from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Richmond Airport to Philadelphia International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
Richmond and Philadelphia are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from RIC to PHL start at 06:05 — the first with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:15 with American Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 36 weekly Richmond Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your RIC to PHL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Getting to Philadelphia (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Richmond Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating RIC to PHL flights is American Airlines. Its services land as planned 76.14% of the time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RIC and PHL:
New York Newark Airport
New York LaGuardia Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight is $164. A return ticket is currently $385. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RIC to PHL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Richmond Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RIC to PHL.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Richmond Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
74% of flights that depart Richmond Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Richmond Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Richmond Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to RIC:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Richmond Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Pick up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport about three weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia International Airport to central Philadelphia has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Richmond Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Philadelphia in March.
Lock in your flight from Richmond Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Philadelphia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RIC to PHL in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, consider Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are among the biggest draws.
