Flying from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Each week, there are 12 Orlando International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, opt for the 06:00 JetBlue Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:05 with Spirit Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your MCO to RIC flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Flying into Richmond (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with JetBlue Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is JetBlue Airways.
Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers MCO to RIC flights. An impressive 88.24% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Here are the top stopovers between MCO and RIC:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Rs8,074 is the best price for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. A return flight starts from Rs16,469. These fares may change based on availability.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MCO to RIC.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MCO to RIC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Orlando International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO's address is One Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Orlando International Airport, data shows 78.28% of flights complete their journey on time.
Orlando International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near MCO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Book a hotel close to RIC if you're catching a late Orlando International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and experience more of Richmond and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) around one week before your departure 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) to central Richmond has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The quietest month for a flight from Orlando International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Richmond based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
When booking your flight from Orlando International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Richmond, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MCO to RIC sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Richmond. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.
