Flying from Columbus to Richmond International Airport (RIC): What you need to know
Richmond (where Richmond International Airport is located) and Columbus share the UTC-5 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Your flight from Columbus to RIC won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're flying during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
The journey from central Columbus to CMH takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Columbus to Richmond International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
77% of flights that depart John Glenn Columbus International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
CMH's address is 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
LCK is about 23 kilometres from central Columbus. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Unwind before your Columbus to RIC flight at a hotel close to Rickenbacker International Airport. Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Richmond International Airport (RIC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Columbus to Richmond International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Columbus to Richmond International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
Central Richmond is around 14 kilometres from Richmond International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Right now, Rs29,319 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Richmond International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs69,824. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Columbus to RIC, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Richmond International Airport (RIC)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Richmond. July is when most people book flights from Columbus to Richmond International Airport (RIC), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 34ºC. Book your Columbus to RIC plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -4ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Columbus to Richmond International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Richmond
Once you've booked your flight from Columbus to Richmond International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Richmond:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Black History Museum & Cultural Centre of Virginia, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Virginia Museum of History & Culture are highlights which should feature on any good Richmond itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Richmond has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres north of Richmond, a trip to Baltimore will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
Washington DC is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north of Richmond. No journey is complete without seeing Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
