Cheap flights from Toronto to Richmond

Richmond, Virginia, was once the capitol of the Confederacy. To this day you'll find historic battlefields to explore and museums with artefacts dating back to that fateful time. If you're ready to immerse yourself in history, let Skyscanner help plan your trip. The online search engine can help you find the cheapest airfare from Toronto, Canada, to Richmond, Virginia, USA. Book a charming hotel in this Southern city and don't forget that rental car so you can really get out and explore.

Best Time to Book a Flight to Richmond

Airfares between Toronto and Richmond are based mostly on availability, with a few exceptions. Flights during the December and summer holidays tend to fill up quickly, but they do tend to start out at higher published rates. Airlines sell only so many seats at the cheapest fare. Once those are taken, the price bumps up to another fare category. To help find the cheapest day to fly, use the Skyscanner Whole Month Search program to compare prices for an entire month, all. If you're flexible with your vacation dates and book a great rate as soon as you find it, you can save money. Booking your trip as early as possible also helps.

Airlines That Fly from Toronto to Richmond

Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta, United and WestJet all fly out of Toronto-Pearson International (YYZ) to Richmond International Airport (RIC). All flights have either one or two stops, and some airlines tend to code share. Code sharing is where your plane tickets are booked on one carrier but you fly one or more segments on a partner airline. Skyscanner lists any code share flights when you pull up the flight pricing screen.

Toronto has a special check-in for U.S. bound flights. You'll clear Customs and Immigration before you board the plane. Many US flights depart from Terminal 1, but that depends on the carrier. The LINK Train connects all three terminals, making it easy to get around. Each terminal has its own parking garage, with daily rates that range from 20.00 CAD to 40.00 CAD. If you want to avoid parking fees, take a taxi or hop on the Union Pearson Express, a rail service that runs right from downtown Toronto to Toronto-Pearson.

What to Expect When Arriving at Richmond Airport

Only 11 kilometres from downtown Richmond, the Richmond International Airport (RIC) is technically located in Sandston, Virginia. American and Delta are two of the busiest international carriers at this airport, as are the domestic airlines JetBlue and Southwest. Arrivals and departures all use the same single terminal with arrivals on the lower level. Connections on the Toronto to Richmond run usually happen in New York, either at Kennedy Airport or La Guardia, and at Chicago O'Hare.

The single terminal branches out into two concourses with separate security checkpoints for each one. American uses Concourse A, while Delta uses Concourse B. All other airlines share either one. Passenger services, including restaurants, shops and ATMs are found throughout the terminals, as is free Wi-Fi. Rental car desks are near the main terminal entrance. The rental car lot is right next door. A pick-up point for taxis and shuttles is outside those same doors. Taxis are metered, with the average fare into downtown Richmond roughly 35.00 CAD with moderate traffic. Shuttle rates depend on the vendor. Check with your hotel to see if they provide airport pick-up service.

What to Do and See in Richmond

• Whether you're interested in art, Civil War history or have a fondness for Edgar Allen Poe, there's a museum waiting for you. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has everything from Andy Warhol paintings to Faberge eggs. Many of these eggs were once gifts from Tzar Nicolas to Tzarina Alexandra early in the 20th century. Works are also on display in the outdoor sculpture garden. The restaurant Amuse overlooks the greenery.
• The Museum and White House of the Confederacy is a National Historic Landmark. It was the home of Jefferson Davis and his family. Today the restored antebellum mansion, which is truly white, contains memorabilia from the Civil War, including items collected on battlefields to those pieces used daily in Southern homes.
• Edgar Allen Poe lived and worked in Richmond. You'll find a collection of his manuscripts, a first printing of his poem "The Raven" and even his favourite vest in the Poe Museum. Tours are offered of the stone house and surrounding grounds. The gardens are a draw for painters, so don't be surprised if you see artists busy at work at their easels.
• More than a dozen Civil War battle sites surround Richmond. A good place to start is the Civil War Visitor Center, located on the James River. The spot now houses the Tredegar Iron Works but this was once the core of the Confederacy. Pick up a map and take the 130-kilometre driving tour from one historic site to another. You'll find additional visitor centers along the route to help you find your way.