Flying from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Richmond Airport (RIC): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MEM to RIC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Memphis International Airport to Richmond Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between MEM and RIC include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Memphis International Airport (MEM) to Richmond Airport (RIC)
Rs32,997 is currently the best price for a one-way Memphis International Airport to Richmond Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs71,089. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MEM to RIC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Memphis International Airport to Richmond Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Memphis International Airport to Richmond Airport.
Handy information about Memphis International Airport (MEM)
MEM is located at 2491 Winchester Road, Suite 113.
77% of flights taking off from Memphis International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
To get to Memphis International Airport from central Memphis, it takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to MEM? If you're boarding an early flight from Memphis International Airport to Richmond Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Richmond Airport (RIC)
If you're arriving on a late Memphis International Airport to Richmond Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near RIC:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Richmond Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Richmond's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Richmond Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Richmond Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
From Richmond Airport, Richmond is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond Airport (RIC)
The quietest month for a flight from Memphis International Airport to Richmond Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Richmond based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Memphis International Airport to Richmond Airport for July if you'd like to visit Richmond during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MEM to RIC in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC and 12ºC then.
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 discovered. Around 467 kilometres north-east of Richmond, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, consider Philadelphia, about 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.
