Travelling from Toronto to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC), there's a good selection of airports you can take off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are some of Toronto's main options.
Richmond (where Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is located) and Toronto share the UTC-4 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Toronto to RIC. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 49 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Toronto to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and RIC:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You can arrive at YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 39 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Toronto to RIC, unwind in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
About Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
From Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport, Richmond is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours and 52 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport is C$173. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$339. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to secure flight tickets from Toronto to RIC. You're more likely to snag a great deal and have a larger selection of departure times and dates.
Finding flight tickets from Toronto to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Check out the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport (RIC)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Toronto to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport. August is the busiest month to travel to Richmond. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Schedule your flight from Toronto to RIC for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Richmond to range from 19ºC to 34ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between -4ºC and 12ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Toronto to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport.
More about Richmond
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Richmond right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Toronto to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) Airport:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, The Robins Nature Centre at Maymont and Hollywood Cemetery are must-visits when exploring Richmond.
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