Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to catch your BUF to RIC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Here are the top stopovers between BUF and RIC:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
C$134 is the lowest price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Return flights start from C$301. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from BUF to RIC, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Of all flights departing from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, 75.46% arrive on time at their destination.
Buffalo Niagara International Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Buffalo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near BUF:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Reserve a hotel close to RIC if you're taking a late Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Follow your own route with a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and discover more of Richmond and beyond.
Booking your ride from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to the centre of Richmond has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 2 hours 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
August is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). To avoid the crowds, visit Richmond in February.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BUF to RIC in January. Temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Richmond is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Richmond, a trip to New York will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. No trip is complete without visiting Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
