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If you have inquiries or need help finding your way around the airport, feel free to approach the information desk located at the Atrium. The desk is open day and night, and the staff members are friendly and willing to help. You can also talk to Guest Service Representatives stationed throughout the airport.

Suppose you want to use public transport to ATL. If that is so, you can take a bus, a taxi, or a train. The MARTA bus 191 ferries passengers from Clayton County Justice Center to the airport. Similarly, the MARTA rapid transit commuter rain system connects passengers from the city to the airport. Taxis are easy to find in the towns close to the airport – just ensure you negotiate the price before boarding to avoid being overcharged.

You may land at RIC feeling jaded and in need of rest. While there are no onsite hotels at the airport, there are several nearby. These include Courtyard Richmond Airport, Sheraton Richmond Airport, and Best Western Plus Richmond Hotel. All these hotels offer free shuttle rides to and from the airport.

There is a USO lounge at the airport, located on the lower level next to the escalators. The lounge is free of charge for active members of the military and their families.

Among airlines operating Atlanta to Richmond flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Atlanta and Richmond.

Flights from Atlanta to Richmond usually depart from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Atlanta to Richmond:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $179 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $370 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Atlanta to Richmond most commonly connect through:

• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 7% of one-stop connections

Baltimore/Washington (BWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Atlanta to Richmond route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $339 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $429, a difference of $90. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Atlanta to Richmond flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 29%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 14%.

Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Downtown Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Hippodrome Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Atlanta to Richmond:

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 9:41 am
• Latest: departs at 11:15 pm and lands at 12:51 am.

The flight takes about 1h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $362. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Atlanta to Richmond takes 1h 36m, covering 480 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $177 to $839. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Atlanta to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $156, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 49m, compared with 4h 06m via Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and 5h 04m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Atlanta to Richmond range from $296 to $470, with an average of $362 over the past 12 months. Anything below $296 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Atlanta to Richmond route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.