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

• Earliest: departs at 1:21 pm and lands at 6:21 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:21 pm and lands at 6:21 pm.

The flight takes about 5h.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Richmond:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Richmond takes 5h, covering 2,298 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.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Richmond range from $347 to $527, with an average of $428 over the past 12 months. Anything below $347 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 31% above the $428 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $339 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $392 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Los Angeles to Richmond usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Los Angeles to Richmond. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $376 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $485, a difference of $109.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Los Angeles and Richmond.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 18m, compared with 7h 25m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 31m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, St. John's Episcopal Church and Black History Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Richmond flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

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

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

The city center of Richmond lies approximately 8 miles from Richmond International Airport (RIC). There are various ways to commute between the two destinations, with buses and taxis as the most popular means. GRTC operates a bus from Ric International Airport to downtown Richmond which runs every hour. The average travel time is about 41min.

Multiple car rental agencies operate their counters at RIC, including Alamo, Budget, and Hertz. You thus won’t have problems enjoying the convenience of exploring the city in a car. Suppose you’ve booked a car with Enterprise, locate its desk near baggage claim in the main terminal.

Richmond International Airport caters to the needs of passengers with disability and persons with mobility limitations. For instance, the entry and exit doorways feature oversized automatic doors that are wheelchair-accessible.

RIC has an interfaith chapel for travelers who want to retreat to a quiet place to thank their maker for a safe journey. This sacred oasis is located on the lower level of the terminal building and runs every day of the week.