Flying from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Philadelphia International Airport.
Richmond and Philadelphia share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from RIC to PHL start at 06:22 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 19:02 with American Airlines. Overall, there are 39 weekly Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Philadelphia International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RIC to PHL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Philadelphia (and then exploring more of United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Philadelphia International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
With 73.86% of its services landing on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating RIC to PHL flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Philadelphia International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between RIC and PHL include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
LaGuardia Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Rs41,477 is currently the best price for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Philadelphia International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs84,424. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RIC to PHL.
The cheapest month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Philadelphia International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RIC to PHL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
RIC's address is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), data shows 77.63% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
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.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near RIC? If you're catching an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Philadelphia International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Book a hotel close to PHL if you're catching a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and explore Philadelphia and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
From Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Philadelphia International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Philadelphia in February.
Book your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you want to go to Philadelphia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -7ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RIC to PHL 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 cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
