Travelling from New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore your options for booking a flight from New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) taking off from either of these.
The average duration of a direct New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Richmond (where Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is located) and New York share the UTC-4 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) is the most popular route. There are 21 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, take the last flight with Delta Air Lines at 10:30pm. Choose the first JFK to RIC departure with Delta Air Lines at 9am if you'd rather get a move on.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from New York 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.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) operate out of this terminal.
When leaving from JFK, you can catch a direct flight from New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) with Delta Air Lines.
Most passengers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines from JFK to RIC.
Delta Air Lines leads the way in punctuality. A reliable 85.34% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
JFK is about 48 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays near John F. Kennedy International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Consider flying out of Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). You can book a direct New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
From EWR, direct flights from New York to RIC are available with United Airlines.
On the EWR to RIC route, United Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
United Airlines has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your New York to RIC flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Get to your destination faster from LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Direct flights from New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) can be booked from here.
Fly with one of these top airlines that offer direct New York to RIC plane tickets from LGA:
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LGA to RIC.
With a dependable 83.02% of services arriving on schedule, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
LGA is around 18 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
With 80.0% of its departing flights arriving when they should, LGA is a dependable starting point for your adventure.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Consider booking a hotel close to RIC if you have a late flight from New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Richmond's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride around one week in advance of your New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight.
You'll find RIC 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 cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before you go.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 2 hours 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is P4,578. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P8,023. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To snap up cheap flights from New York to RIC, book your ticket seven months ahead of your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC). August is the peak month for travel to Richmond. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
When booking your New York to RIC plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Richmond, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Richmond
Start your Richmond trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), browse our selection of hotels including:
Your visit to Richmond isn't complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions you can't miss include Black History Museum & Cultural Centre of Virginia, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
Explore more of the United States
Richmond is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres north of Richmond, a trip to Baltimore will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, head for Washington DC, about 161 kilometres north of Richmond. Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House are highlights.