Flying from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Richmond Airport (RIC): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Charleston Airport to Richmond Airport.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CHS to RIC flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Breeze Airways is your gateway to discovering Richmond (and perhaps some other great parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Charleston Airport to Richmond Airport offered by this popular airline.
Breeze Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charleston Airport to Richmond Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CHS and RIC:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charleston Airport (CHS) to Richmond Airport (RIC)
$49 is the lowest price for a one-way Charleston Airport to Richmond Airport flight. Return flights start from $98. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CHS to RIC.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charleston Airport to Richmond Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Charleston Airport (CHS)
Of all flights leaving Charleston Airport, 79% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Charleston to Charleston Airport is approximately 19 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CHS? If you've booked an early flight from Charleston Airport to Richmond Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Richmond Airport (RIC)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Charleston Airport to Richmond Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
Grab a Richmond Airport rental car and discover Richmond and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Richmond Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Richmond Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Richmond Airport is approximately 14 kilometers from central Richmond. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Richmond Airport (RIC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Charleston Airport to Richmond Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Richmond in March.
When booking your flight from Charleston Airport to Richmond Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Richmond, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CHS to RIC in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Richmond, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Journey about 467 kilometers north-east to New York to check off its popular sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 338 kilometers north-east of Richmond, Philadelphia is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.