Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is 1 hour 45 minutes.
You can choose from 27 weekly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flights. The 08:00 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.
Your JFK to RIC flight 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.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Getting to Richmond (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Delta Air Lines.
With a reliable 85.34% of services arriving on schedule, Delta Air Lines has the best on-time record for JFK to RIC flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between JFK and RIC include:
Logan International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Currently, 66 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 160 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book one month before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JFK to RIC.
The cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
74.1% of flights leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Book a hotel close to RIC if you're catching a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) about one week in advance.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
From Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), Richmond is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 2 hours 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Richmond based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JFK to RIC sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Richmond. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. No trip is complete without visiting Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.