Flying from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Richmond and Atlanta follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
You can choose from 79 weekly Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flights. The 05:40 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 20:01.
Your RIC to ATL flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
Delta Air Lines is your ticket to exploring Atlanta (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most passengers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Delta Air Lines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for RIC to ATL flights, with 81.33% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between RIC and ATL:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Rs13,189 is the lowest price for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs26,337. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from RIC to ATL.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RIC to ATL.
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Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
77.63% of flights that depart Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) reach their destination on schedule.
Central Richmond to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near RIC. Whether you have an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
If you're getting in on a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these hotels near ATL:
Hit the road running by picking up a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar to explore Atlanta and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport about three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
The address for ATL is 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Atlanta in February.
Book your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for July if you want to visit Atlanta during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIC to ATL in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Jacksonville is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Atlanta. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta, Charlotte is another essential stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.