Flying from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) to Richmond Airport (RIC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Richmond Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
You can choose from 54 weekly Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Richmond Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ATL to RIC flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Richmond (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a snap with Delta. This popular airline has direct flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Richmond Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Delta on this route.
With 79.38% of services landing on schedule, Delta is the most punctual carrier offering ATL to RIC flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Richmond Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ATL and RIC:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) to Richmond Airport (RIC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Richmond Airport flight is 67 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 134 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from ATL to RIC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Richmond Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Of all flights leaving Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport from central Atlanta, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Richmond Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ATL:
Arriving at Richmond Airport (RIC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Richmond Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Richmond Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Richmond's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Richmond Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Richmond Airport (RIC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Richmond Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Richmond in March.
When reserving your flight from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Richmond Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Richmond, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ATL to RIC sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Richmond, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 467 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its top sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Philadelphia is another essential stop in the United States and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. No journey is complete without dropping by Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.