Flying from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV): what you need to know
Heading away during a peak period like a public holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Gainesville Regional Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RIC and GNV are:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Gainesville Regional Airport is C$427. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$526. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flight tickets from RIC to GNV if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Gainesville Regional Airport.
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Use filters to tailor your flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Gainesville Regional Airport. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The journey from central Richmond to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) takes approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Gainesville Regional Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near RIC:
Arriving at Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
Get off your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Gainesville Regional Airport and hop into your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a comfortable option a short journey from GNV, head for GatorTown Inn.
Getting from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to central Gainesville
Gainesville Regional Airport is approximately 6 kilometres from central Gainesville. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 10 minutes.
Traveling on public transport takes around 21 minutes.
When to fly to Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Gainesville Regional Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Gainesville in February.
Lock in your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Gainesville Regional Airport for July if you want to go to Gainesville during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from RIC to GNV in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 22ºC on average.
More about Gainesville
Start your Gainesville trip right by finding an amazing stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from RIC to GNV, explore our hotel options including:
University of Florida International Center and Florida Museum of Natural History are just two of the top attractions to put on your Gainesville to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Butterfly Rainforest.
Complete your Gainesville trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Gainesville Regional Airport — next on the list is finding a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Gainesville.
