Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
Your LHR to RIC flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between LHR and RIC:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Right now, Rs102,078 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs182,321. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to RIC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to RIC.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on time at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LHR? If you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and chase adventure across Richmond and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) about one week before your travel date.
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 roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Richmond. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 2 hours 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). August is the busiest month to visit Richmond. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Richmond, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LHR to RIC sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Richmond, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 467 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its must-visit sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Philadelphia is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. No trip is complete without dropping by Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.