Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cali Airport (CLO): what you need to know
Cali's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Richmond.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RIC to CLO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Richmond Airport to Cali Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RIC and CLO include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Cali Airport (CLO)
$316 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Richmond Airport to Cali Airport flight. Return flights start at $603. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RIC to CLO if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport to Cali Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Finding cheap flights from RIC to CLO is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Richmond Airport to Cali Airport.
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
74% of flights that leave from Richmond Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Richmond Airport from central Richmond, it takes around 20 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near RIC? If you're catching an early flight from Richmond Airport to Cali Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cali Airport (CLO)
Arriving late on a Richmond Airport to Cali Airport flight? Collect your bags and go straight to the comfort of a nearby hotel. Two great options close to CLO are Hotel Real Elim International and Hotel Sin Escala.
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Cali Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Budget and explore beyond Cali's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Cali Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Cali Airport (CLO) to central Cali
Cali Airport is roughly 21 kilometers from central Cali. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Cali Airport (CLO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Richmond Airport to Cali Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Cali. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Richmond Airport to Cali Airport for September if you want to visit Cali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIC to CLO sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Bogota is just one of the many cities in Colombia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cali. Around 306 kilometers away to the north-east, its top attractions include Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Around 322 kilometers north of Cali, Medellin is another essential stop in Colombia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.