Flying from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Charleston International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Richmond and Charleston follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RIC to CHS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Breeze Airways is your gateway to discovering Charleston (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Charleston International Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Breeze Airways on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Charleston International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between RIC and CHS:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
At the moment, R 854 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Charleston International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,969. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from RIC to CHS by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Charleston International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RIC to CHS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Charleston International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
77.63% of flights leaving from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) reach their destination on time.
Central Richmond to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near RIC? If you're catching an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Charleston International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Charleston International Airport (CHS)
If you're arriving on a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Charleston International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near CHS:
Hit the road running by picking up a Charleston International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Budget or Alamo and experience the lesser-explored corners of Charleston and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Charleston International Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to central Charleston
From Charleston International Airport, Charleston is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours 35 minutes.
When to fly to Charleston International Airport (CHS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Charleston International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Charleston in April.
Book your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Charleston International Airport for July if you want to go to Charleston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RIC to CHS sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Charleston has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres south-west of Charleston, a trip to Jacksonville will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
Charlotte is another standout destination in United States and is around 290 kilometres north of Charleston. No trip is complete without dropping by NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
