Travelling from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Quito is one hour behind Richmond and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your RIC to UIO flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between RIC and UIO:
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
Currently, C$283 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$681. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from RIC to UIO, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RIC to UIO.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
77.63% of flights that depart Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) arrive at their destination on time.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is about 21 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 2 hours 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near RIC:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near UIO instead:
Grab a Mariscal Sucre International Airport rental car and explore Quito and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car and Goldcar are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Mariscal Sucre International Airport around three weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to central Quito
Mariscal Sucre International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Quito. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It takes around 2 hours 10 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Quito in April.
Book your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Mariscal Sucre International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Quito during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIC to UIO sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Ecuador
Quito has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador you'll want to see. About 274 kilometres south-west of Quito, a visit to Guayaquil will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Ecuador, consider Cuenca, roughly 306 kilometres south of Quito. El Museo de Las Conceptas, Museo de las Culturas Aborigenes and Old Cathedral of Cuenca are among the biggest draws.
