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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.

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.

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Los Angeles and Richmond.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $248 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $350 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$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-stop flights from Los Angeles to Richmond most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 43% 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

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 23% on the Los Angeles to Richmond route. 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.

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 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 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 39% above the route average of $404. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Richmond takes 5h 00m, 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.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Richmond are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $180, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 21m, compared with 7h 27m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 29m 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.

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 Los Angeles to Richmond range from $330 to $507, with an average of $404 over the past 12 months. Anything below $330 counts as a good deal.