Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Key West International Airport (EYW): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your RIC to EYW flight.
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 domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Richmond Airport to Key West International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between RIC and EYW include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Key West International Airport (EYW)
At the moment, R 2,139 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond Airport to Key West International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,453. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIC to EYW if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport to Key West International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from RIC to EYW.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Richmond Airport to Key West International Airport.
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
When it comes to Richmond Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Richmond Airport from central Richmond, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near RIC? If you've booked an early flight from Richmond Airport to Key West International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Key West International Airport (EYW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Richmond Airport to Key West International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near EYW instead:
Pick up a Key West International Airport rental car and explore Key West and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Alamo and Budget are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Key West International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Key West International Airport (EYW) to central Key West
EYW is located at 3491 South Roosevelt Boulevard.
Key West International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from central Key West. Driving there takes about 10 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
When to fly to Key West International Airport (EYW)
April is the most popular month for flights from Richmond Airport to Key West International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Key West in September.
Before locking in your flight from Richmond Airport to Key West International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Key West, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIC to EYW around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Key West has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 209 kilometres north-east of Key West, a visit to Miami will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Beach, Ocean Drive and Port of Miami.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Tampa, about 386 kilometres north of Key West. Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park are highlights.