Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence Airport (PVD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Richmond Airport to Providence Airport.
Providence's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Richmond.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your RIC to PVD flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Providence (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with Breeze Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Richmond Airport to Providence Airport.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Breeze Airways.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Richmond Airport to Providence Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between RIC and PVD:
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Of all flights leaving Richmond Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Richmond to Richmond Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Richmond Airport to Providence Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to RIC:
Arriving at Providence Airport (PVD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Richmond Airport to Providence Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PVD instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Providence Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and explore beyond Providence's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Providence Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to Providence Airport (PVD)
August is the most popular month for flights from Richmond Airport to Providence Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Providence in March.
The warmest month in Providence is July, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Richmond Airport to Providence Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIC to PVD in January. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Providence, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel about 257 kilometres south-west to New York to tick off its leading sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 386 kilometres south-west of Providence. No journey is complete without visiting Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
