Flying from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is 2 hours.
Take your pick of three weekly St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flights. The 06:00 departure with Allegiant Air is the earliest flight available. Allegiant Air operates the last service of the day at 18:41.
To ensure you get on your PIE to RIC flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Allegiant Air has direct flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Richmond — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Allegiant Air.
The most punctual carrier that operates PIE to RIC flights is Allegiant Air. Its services land without delay 76.47% of the time.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Many passengers pass through Nashville International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
41 € is the best price for a one-way St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Return flights start at 82 €. These fares can change based on demand.
Get cheap tickets from PIE to RIC by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
When it comes to the on-time performance of St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport, 77.01% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport from central Tampa, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PIE:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RIC if you have a late St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and see more of Richmond and beyond.
Booking your ride from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
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) is approximately 21 kilometres from central Richmond. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 2 hours 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
August is the most popular month for flights from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). For a quieter experience, travel to Richmond in February.
Book your flight from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) for July if you want to go to Richmond during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PIE to RIC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in 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 a visit to Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.