Flying from Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport (RSW) to Richmond Airport (RIC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport to Richmond Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
To ensure you get on your RSW to RIC flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Breeze Airways is your ticket to exploring Richmond (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport to Richmond Airport offered by this carrier.
Breeze Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport to Richmond Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between RSW and RIC:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport (RSW) to Richmond Airport (RIC)
Right now, R 1,503 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport to Richmond Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,311. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from RSW to RIC by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport to Richmond Airport is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RSW to RIC by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport to Richmond Airport.
Handy information about Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport (RSW)
The address for RSW is 11000 Terminal Access Road.
78% of flights departing from Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Fort Myers to Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near RSW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport to Richmond Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Richmond Airport (RIC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RIC if you're taking a late Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport to Richmond Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own speed with a Richmond Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Budget or Hertz and venture far and wide through Richmond and beyond.
Booking your ride from Richmond Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Richmond Airport (RIC) to central Richmond
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
From Richmond Airport, Richmond is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond Airport (RIC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport to Richmond Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Richmond. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Fort Myers Southwest Florida Reg Airport to Richmond Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from RSW to RIC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Richmond. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Philadelphia is another essential stop in the United States and is around 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond. No trip is complete without seeing Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
