Flying from Dallas to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Dallas to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC). Explore the options for leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field (DAL), two of the city's main airports.
2 hours 52 minutes is the time it takes on average for a direct flight from Dallas to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Dallas. Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is located in Richmond, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) is the most popular route. There are 28 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with American Airlines at 20:00. Choose the first DFW to RIC departure operated by American Airlines at 10:04 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Dallas to RIC. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Get there in one go from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Direct flights from Dallas to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC) are available from here.
When leaving from DFW, you can take a direct flight from Dallas to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport with American Airlines.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Dallas, DFW can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 3 hours and 55 minutes.
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About Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC)
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Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport to the centre of Richmond takes around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours and 52 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC)
For a one-way ticket from Dallas to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport, C$142 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip from just C$287. These are the lowest fares right now but may change based on availability.
To pick up flight tickets from Dallas to RIC, reserve your journey 9 months before your planned departure.
You'll land the biggest savings on your tickets from Dallas to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport if you travel in June. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC)
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Dallas to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Richmond, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
When booking your flight from Dallas to RIC, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Richmond, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Dallas to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC and 12ºC on average.
More about Richmond
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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and The Robins Nature Centre at Maymont are a couple of major attractions to add to your Richmond to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Hollywood Cemetery.
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