Flying from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
Traveling during a peak month like July? High seasons (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the most popular stopovers between CHO and RIC:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
No need to bring your passport or a visa to fly within United States. You will need a valid identity document though, like a driver's license or an ID card. Make sure they're on your packing list once you've found cheap ticket from CHO to RIC.
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is C$632. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,046. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from CHO to RIC, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flight tickets from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from CHO to RIC. There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price.
Take advantage of filters to find the perfect trip for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)
Traveling from central Charlottesville to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 7 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a handy hotel near CHO? If you've booked an early flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
If you have a late flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near RIC:
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to central Richmond takes about 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
It takes roughly 2 hours and 52 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). August is the most popular month to visit Richmond. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Charlottesville Albemarle Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Richmond, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from CHO to RIC around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Richmond
Start your Richmond trip right by finding a great place to stay. After booking your flight from CHO to RIC, explore our hotel options including:
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and The Robins Nature Center at Maymont are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Richmond to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Hollywood Cemetery.
Complete your Richmond trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) — next up is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Richmond.
