Travelling from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Richmond Airport (RIC): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your LIS to RIC flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lisbon Airport to Richmond Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LIS and RIC:
New York Newark Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Richmond Airport (RIC)
At the moment, 468 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Richmond Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 738 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from LIS to RIC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Lisbon Airport to Richmond Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from LIS to RIC.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Lisbon Airport to Richmond Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
56% of flights that leave from Lisbon Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Lisbon to Lisbon Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LIS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Richmond Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Richmond Airport (RIC)
If you have a late Lisbon Airport to Richmond Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near RIC:
Pick up a Richmond Airport rental car and discover Richmond and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Richmond Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Richmond Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Richmond Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Richmond. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond Airport (RIC)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Richmond Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Richmond. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Lisbon Airport to Richmond Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LIS to RIC sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Richmond has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Richmond, a trip to New York will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in the United States, consider Philadelphia, about 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key highlights.