Flying from Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport (RIC): What you need to know
Get your travels underway at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the main airport in Los Angeles. Search for flights from Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport (RIC) that take off from this base.
5 hours is the average duration of a direct Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport flight.
Richmond is three hours ahead of Los Angeles. Richmond International Airport is located in Richmond, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to RIC, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like December or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart idea.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can take a direct flight from Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport (RIC) departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Breeze Airways is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport jetting out of LAX.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Breeze Airways from LAX to RIC.
Located around 29 kms (18 miles) from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
81% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from LAX.
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is around 29 kms (18 miles) from central Los Angeles. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your Los Angeles to RIC flight:
About Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near RIC and be in snooze mode sooner:
Grab a Richmond International Airport rental car and explore Richmond and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport flight.
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
From Richmond International Airport, central Richmond is around 14 kms (9 miles) away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
At the moment, £78 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £152. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to RIC. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
September is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport (RIC), while October is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Richmond based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Los Angeles 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 to 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC and 12ºC.
More about Richmond
Start your Richmond trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Richmond International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Richmond wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that belong on your itinerary 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
Baltimore is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Richmond. Around 209 kms (130 miles) away to the north, popular attractions include National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in the United States, head for Washington DC, about 161 kms (100 miles) north of Richmond. Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History are among the biggest draws.