Flying from Cancun Airport (CUN) to Richmond Airport (RIC): what you need to know
Your CUN to RIC flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cancun Airport to Richmond Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CUN and RIC:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Handy information about Cancun Airport (CUN)
80% of flights leaving Cancun Airport reach their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from CUN.
Central Cancun to Cancun Airport is approximately 16 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Cancun Airport to Richmond Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near CUN:
Arriving at Richmond Airport (RIC)
If you have a late Cancun Airport to Richmond Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near RIC:
Pick up a Richmond Airport rental car and explore Richmond and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Richmond Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Richmond Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
The street address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
From Richmond Airport, Richmond is approximately 14 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Richmond Airport (RIC)
The quietest month for a flight from Cancun Airport to Richmond Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Richmond based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Cancun Airport to Richmond Airport for July if you'd like to go to Richmond during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CUN to RIC in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Richmond. Around 467 kilometers away to the north-east, popular attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 338 kilometers north-east of Richmond, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
