Flying from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SDF to RIC flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Here are the most popular stopovers between SDF and RIC:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Right now, R 3,142 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,308. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SDF to RIC if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SDF to RIC by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field (SDF)
You'll find SDF at 600 Terminal Drive.
Of all flights departing from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field, 77.69% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Louisville to Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 40 minutes.
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Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Reserve a hotel near RIC if you have a late Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car and discover Richmond and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
The address for RIC is 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to central Richmond has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 50 minutes.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The quietest month for a flight from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Richmond based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Richmond is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SDF to RIC in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
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