Flying from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Richmond Airport (RIC): what you need to know
Your SNA to RIC flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Richmond Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between SNA and RIC include:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Richmond Airport (RIC)
$147 is the best price for a one-way Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Richmond Airport flight. A return flight starts from $295. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from SNA to RIC, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Richmond Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SNA to RIC.
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Handy information about Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
Santa Ana John Wayne Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SNA arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Central Santa Ana to Santa Ana John Wayne Airport is around 6 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Richmond Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to SNA:
Arriving at Richmond Airport (RIC)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Richmond Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Richmond Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Richmond's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Richmond Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Richmond Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Richmond Airport is approximately 14 kilometers from central Richmond. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond Airport (RIC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Richmond Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Richmond in March.
Book your flight from Santa Ana John Wayne Airport to Richmond Airport for July if you'd like to visit Richmond during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SNA to RIC in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Richmond has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 467 kilometers north-east of Richmond, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 338 kilometers north-east of Richmond, Philadelphia is another favorite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
