Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport (RIC): What you need to know
Your route to adventure begins at Fort Lauderdale's main airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Explore the options for catching a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport (RIC) leaving from this base.
2 hours 20 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport flight.
Richmond's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Fort Lauderdale. Richmond International Airport is located in Richmond.
With 12 direct flights a week between the two airports, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the busiest route. Spirit Airlines operates the earliest flight at 7:10am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest departure from FLL to RIC is with Spirit Airlines at 9:42pm.
Your flight from Fort Lauderdale to RIC won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're going away during a peak month like March, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can book a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport (RIC) out of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
You can get away on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport with JetBlue Airways. This top carrier operates departures from FLL.
JetBlue is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from FLL to RIC.
With 78.62% of services landing as planned, Spirit Airlines is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
Travelling from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes around 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 75% land on schedule at their destination.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near RIC and be in snooze mode sooner:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
Richmond International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Richmond. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport is 58 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 116 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to RIC. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
July is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport (RIC). Visit Richmond in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Fort Lauderdale to RIC plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Richmond, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Richmond
Start your Richmond trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your Richmond trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that should be on your list 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 always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 209 kilometres north of Richmond, a visit to Baltimore will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
Around 161 kilometres north of Richmond, Washington DC is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.