Flying from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your DSM to RIC flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Des Moines International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between DSM and RIC include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Right now, 134 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. The best price for a return ticket is 239 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DSM to RIC, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from DSM to RIC.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Des Moines International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.45% of flights that depart DSM arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Des Moines to Des Moines International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DSM:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Des Moines International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
Grab a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car and discover Richmond and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to the centre of Richmond has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
August is the most popular month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). For smaller crowds, travel to Richmond in February.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Des Moines International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DSM to RIC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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