Flying from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MCI to RIC flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MCI and RIC include:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Right now, R 1,974 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,413. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MCI to RIC, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Kansas City International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from MCI to RIC is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kansas City International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
You'll find MCI at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
81.34% of flights departing from Kansas City International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from MCI.
Central Kansas City to Kansas City International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near MCI. Whether you have an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kansas City International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
Grab a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car and discover Richmond and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to central Richmond has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The quietest month for a flight from Kansas City International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Richmond based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) for July if you want to explore Richmond during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCI to RIC around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Richmond, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey about 467 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its leading sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. No journey is complete without visiting Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
