Flying from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Richmond Airport (RIC): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Richmond Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
Pack your suitcase and choose from 11 weekly Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Richmond Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MSP to RIC flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Delta has direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Richmond Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Richmond — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
Delta is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that offers MSP to RIC flights, with 73.58% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Richmond Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MSP and RIC include:
Washington Dulles Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Richmond Airport (RIC)
$172 is the best price for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Richmond Airport flight. Return flights start at $301. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book one month before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSP to RIC.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Richmond Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from MSP to RIC is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Richmond Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is around 18 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MSP? If you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Richmond Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Richmond Airport (RIC)
Consider booking a hotel close to RIC if you have a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Richmond Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Richmond Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and discover more of Richmond and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Richmond Airport about one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Richmond Airport (RIC)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Richmond Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Richmond. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Richmond Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSP to RIC in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Richmond. Around 467 kilometers away to the north-east, its best attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in the United States, consider Philadelphia, roughly 338 kilometers north-east of Richmond. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.







