Flying from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your JAX to RIC flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Richmond (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy with Breeze Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
Most travellers choose to travel with Breeze Airways on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Jacksonville International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between JAX and RIC:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Jacksonville International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight is $356. A round-trip fare right now is $546. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from JAX to RIC by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Picking up cheap flights from JAX to RIC is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Jacksonville International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
Handy information about Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
You'll find JAX at 2400 Yankee Clipper Drive.
Jacksonville International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80.42% of flights that take off from JAX reach their destination on time.
To get to Jacksonville International Airport from central Jacksonville, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to JAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Jacksonville International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Richmond's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) about one week before you set off.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
The address for RIC is 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.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). August is the most popular month to head to Richmond. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Jacksonville International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) for July if you'd like to explore Richmond during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from JAX to RIC in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 12ºC on average.
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 Richmond. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
