Flying from Columbus to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Columbus's main airports, John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) or Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Check out your options for booking a flight from Columbus to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) leaving from either of these.
Richmond's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Columbus. Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is located in Richmond.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Columbus to RIC. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
CMH is about 13 kilometres from central Columbus. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 5 minutes.
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79.5% of flights that take off from John Glenn Columbus International Airport reach their destination on time.
The address for CMH is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
With public transport, you can travel from central Columbus to LCK in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 26 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Columbus to RIC flight is a lot easier when you stay close to Rickenbacker International Airport. If you have an early departure, Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East will put you a short ride from the airport.
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.14%.
About Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Columbus to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
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RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
The centre of Richmond is around 11 kilometres from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
At the moment, ₹ 8,401 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 17,582. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Columbus to RIC. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Richmond. August is when most people book flights from Columbus to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Columbus to RIC flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Columbus to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 12ºC.
More about Richmond
Once you've booked your flight from Columbus to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Richmond:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Black History Museum & Cultural Centre of Virginia, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Virginia Museum of History & Culture are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Richmond itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Richmond has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 209 kilometres north of Richmond, a trip to Baltimore will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of the United States, consider Washington DC, about 161 kilometres north of Richmond. Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House are key reasons to visit.
