Flying from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to make your BTR to RIC flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between BTR and RIC include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
R 4,646 is the lowest price for a one-way Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. A return flight starts from R 6,265. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BTR to RIC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from BTR to RIC.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
Handy information about Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR)
BTR's address is 9430 Jackie Cochran Drive.
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from BTR land on schedule 81.92% of the time.
Central Baton Rouge to Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to BTR? If you've booked an early flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
If you're landing on a late Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near RIC:
Follow your own route with a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and chase adventure across Richmond and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) about one week before travelling.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
The street address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Richmond. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The quietest month for a flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Richmond based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) for July if you'd like to explore Richmond during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BTR to RIC sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Richmond has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 467 kilometres north-east of Richmond, a visit to New York will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in United States, consider Philadelphia, about 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.
