Travelling from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL): what you need to know
St Louis's timezone is UTC-5, which makes St Louis one hour behind Richmond.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RIC to STL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between RIC and STL:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight is $128. A return plane ticket is currently $340. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIC to STL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from RIC to STL.
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Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
77.63% of flights that take off from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) land at their destination on schedule.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is about 21 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 2 hours 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to RIC? If you've booked an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near STL instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Lambert-St. Louis International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Budget or Alamo and explore beyond St Louis's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to central St Louis
You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres from central St Louis. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to St Louis. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in St Louis is July, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -8ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RIC to STL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen St Louis. Around 418 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you want to check out another great destination in United States, head for Indianapolis, about 370 kilometres east of St Louis. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are highlights.