Flying from Montreal to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Montreal to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC).
Richmond (where Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is located) and Montreal share the UTC-4 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Montreal to RIC.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is approximately 26 kilometres from central Montreal. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
About Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC)
Consider booking a hotel near RIC if you're catching a late flight from Montreal to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from the centre of Richmond. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
It takes around 2 hours and 52 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Montreal to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport from C$339 or travel return from just C$594. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get flight tickets from Montreal to RIC if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Montreal to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport across the entire month. We've made the lowest fares green, making it easy to find a flight your budget will love.
Create a Price Alert and keep an eye on changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices go down. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from Montreal to RIC.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Montreal to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Montreal to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC)
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Montreal to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Richmond, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Richmond. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Montreal to RIC sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Montreal to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 12ºC on average.
More about Richmond
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Richmond right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Montreal to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, The Robins Nature Centre at Maymont and Hollywood Cemetery are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Richmond itinerary.
Complete your Richmond trip with a car rental
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