Travelling from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO): what you need to know
Reno's timezone is UTC-8, making Reno three hours behind Richmond.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RIC to RNO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Richmond Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RIC and RNO include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
74% of flights leaving from Richmond Airport make it to their destination on time.
Richmond Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to RIC? If you've booked an early flight from Richmond Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
Book a hotel near RNO if you're on a late Richmond Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Reno / Tahoe Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Alamo and explore beyond Reno's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Reno / Tahoe Airport around three weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
July is the most popular month for flights from Richmond Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Reno in March.
Lock in your flight from Richmond Airport to Reno / Tahoe Airport for July if you want to visit Reno during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 35ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RIC to RNO in December. Temperatures average between -8ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Reno has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres south-west of Reno, a visit to San Jose will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in the United States, consider San Francisco, about 306 kilometres south-west of Reno. Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island are among its highlights.
