Flying from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is 5 hours 15 minutes.
Phoenix is three hours behind Richmond and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your RIC to PHX flight.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Phoenix (and then seeing more of United States!) is a breeze with Breeze Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
Breeze Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RIC and PHX:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
$120 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. Return flights start from $239. These fares may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from RIC to PHX by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RIC to PHX.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Of the flights that depart from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), 77.63% arrive on time at their destination.
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is about 21 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near RIC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
If you're getting in on a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near PHX:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and explore beyond Phoenix's main sights.
Booking your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Phoenix. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Phoenix during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIC to PHX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Phoenix is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a visit to San Diego will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, consider Las Vegas, roughly 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are the start of reasons to visit.
