Flying from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your CAE to RIC flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). These are the most popular stopovers between CAE and RIC:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight is Rs74,467. A return plane ticket is currently Rs87,403. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CAE to RIC, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CAE to RIC.
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Handy information about Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
CAE is located at 125-A Summer Lake.
79.08% of flights that take off from Columbia Metropolitan Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Columbia Metropolitan Airport from central Columbia, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to CAE? If you've booked an early flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
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.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) around one week before you set off.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
RIC is located at 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 to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 2 hours 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The quietest month for a flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Richmond based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Richmond, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CAE to RIC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Richmond. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions 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. Start your sightseeing at Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
