Travelling from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Bangkok 11 hours ahead of Richmond.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your RIC to BKK flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
At the moment, RM2,382 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM4,126. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from RIC to BKK, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Suvarnabhumi Airport across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RIC to BKK.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), data shows 77.63% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is around 21 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 50 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Suvarnabhumi Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to RIC:
Arriving at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
If you're coming in on a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Suvarnabhumi Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BKK:
Pick up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car and discover Bangkok and beyond with your own set of wheels. Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Suvarnabhumi Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Bangkok in April.
Book your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Suvarnabhumi Airport for April if you'd like to visit Bangkok during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIC to BKK in December. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) then.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Thailand, head for Chon Buri, about 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall are key reasons to visit.
