Travelling from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your OAK to RIC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between OAK and RIC include:
Nashville International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Currently, RM693 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM2,093. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OAK to RIC if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from OAK to RIC.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field).
Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83.61% of flights that depart OAK reach their destination on time.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Oakland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near OAK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
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To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) about one week before you set off.
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) is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Richmond. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 2 hours 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). August is the busiest month to visit Richmond. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) for July if you want to go to Richmond during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Search for cheap tickets from OAK to RIC around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Richmond has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 467 kilometres north-east of Richmond, a trip to New York will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 338 kilometres north-east of Richmond, Philadelphia is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
