Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Richmond Airport (RIC): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Richmond Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your PHX to RIC flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Breeze Airways offers direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Richmond Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Richmond — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
Breeze Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Richmond Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PHX and RIC include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Richmond Airport (RIC)
Right now, 104 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Richmond Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 216 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from PHX to RIC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Richmond Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
Snapping up cheap flights from PHX to RIC is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Richmond Airport.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
80% of flights departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of PHX.
To get to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport from central Phoenix, it'll take about 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near PHX? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Richmond Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Richmond Airport (RIC)
If you have a late Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Richmond Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near RIC:
Grab a Richmond Airport rental car and explore Richmond and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Richmond Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Richmond Airport (RIC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Richmond Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Richmond in March.
Lock in your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Richmond Airport for July if you'd like to explore Richmond during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHX to RIC in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Richmond. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another side of the United States, consider Philadelphia, about 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.