Travelling from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
The timezone in Seoul is UTC+9, which is 13 hours ahead of Richmond.
Leave plenty of time to catch your RIC to ICN flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Incheon International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RIC and ICN:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Incheon International Airport flight is RM2,961. A round-trip fare right now is RM6,386. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RIC to ICN if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Incheon International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RIC to ICN by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Incheon International Airport.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
RIC is located at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
When it comes to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)'s on-time performance, data shows 77.63% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) from central Richmond, it takes around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 2 hours 50 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near RIC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Incheon International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Reserve a hotel close to ICN if you're catching a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Incheon International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up an Incheon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and explore beyond Seoul's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Incheon International Airport about four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Seoul. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or ride-share depends on the time of day, so do some research before you go.
It'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
July is the busiest month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Incheon International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Seoul in April.
Before locking in your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Incheon International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Seoul, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RIC to ICN in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be explored after you've experienced Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Haeundae Beach, Gamcheon Culture Village and Beomeosa Temple.
Incheon is another standout destination in South Korea and is around 56 kilometres west of Seoul. No journey is complete without seeing Lawn Square of Incheon International Airport, Yeongjong Sky City No.23 Park and 스카이72 GC 바다코스.