Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Richmond?

Flights from Ottawa to Richmond usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Richmond?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Richmond.

Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Richmond pass through?

Connecting flights from Ottawa to Richmond most commonly pass through: • Newark (EWR) - 75% of one-stop connections • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 25% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Richmond?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Ottawa to Richmond. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $361 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $522, a difference of $161. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Richmond?

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

How long is a flight from Ottawa to Richmond?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Ottawa to Richmond. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 48m and 5h 41m in total, depending on the connection.

Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Richmond?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Ottawa to Richmond changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $665 to $1,894. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Ottawa to Richmond?

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 48m, compared with 5h 41m via Newark (EWR).

What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?

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

How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Richmond flight?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Richmond range from $395 to $522, with an average of $480 over the past 12 months. Anything below $395 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Richmond?

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Richmond typically range from $395 to $522. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $665, on Air Canada.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Richmond?

Air Canada ($665) and United Airlines ($677) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Richmond according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Ottawa to Richmond?

Newark (EWR) is the most popular layover for the Ottawa to Richmond route. 75% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via EWR.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Ottawa to Richmond?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $462. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Ottawa to Richmond which airport offers the shortest layover?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) had the shortest average connection time for Ottawa to Richmond layovers at 2h 24m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest • Avg $462 (round-trip)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Ottawa to Richmond

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

2:00 pm - 11:15 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 15m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

8:00 am - 2:09 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

6h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$665Air Canada

Fri, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 8

6:15 am - 9:33 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 1:26 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

7h 26m1 stop Newark

$677United Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Sun, Jan 3

6:15 am - 5:25 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 1:11 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

7h 11m1 stop Newark

$678United Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Mon, Jan 4

6:15 am - 9:26 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:26 am - 2:09 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

7h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$678United Airlines

Wed, Dec 30 - Thu, Dec 31

6:00 am - 6:59 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 59m1 stop Newark

9:15 am - 9:56 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

12h 41m1 stop Newark

$678United Airlines

Tue, Dec 29 - Sun, Jan 3

6:00 am - 8:31 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

14h 31m1 stop Newark

6:26 am - 9:23 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

14h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$678United Airlines

Sat, Dec 19 - Fri, Jan 1

6:15 am - 9:26 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

15h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:40 am - 7:27 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

8h 47m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$678United Airlines

Wed, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 1

2:00 pm - 11:15 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 15m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:10 am - 9:56 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

12h 46m1 stop Newark

$678United Airlines

Fri, Jan 1 - Sat, Jan 2

3:10 pm - 10:33 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 23m1 stop Newark

6:26 am - 2:09 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

7h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$678United Airlines

Fri, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 4

6:00 am - 8:31 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

14h 31m1 stop Newark

2:25 pm - 9:56 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

7h 31m1 stop Newark

$678United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Ottawa to Richmond

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

10:37 am - 7:47 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:20 am - 2:09 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

7h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$843Air Canada

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

10:37 am - 5:21 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:33 pm - 10:10 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

7h 37m2 stops Newark Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$846Air Canada

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

7:30 pm - 11:15 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

3h 45m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:02 pm - 1:11 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

19h 09m1 stop Newark

$872United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

10:37 am - 5:21 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:59 pm - 1:11 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

17h 12m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

$872United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

10:37 am - 7:47 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:20 am - 2:09 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

7h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$912Air Canada

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

10:37 am - 7:47 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:20 am - 2:09 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

7h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$914Air Canada

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 5:21 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 21m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Indianapolis Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:59 pm - 11:54 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

3h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$914United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 5:21 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

11h 21m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Indianapolis Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:59 pm - 11:54 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

3h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$993United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

10:37 am - 7:47 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 10m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:20 am - 2:09 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

7h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$993Air Canada

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

6:50 am - 4:04 pmYOW Ottawa-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 14m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 5:35 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-YOW Ottawa

11h 35m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Toronto Pearson Intl

$1,074Delta

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Price, demand and travel trends for Ottawa to Richmond flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Richmond? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Ottawa to Richmond departing in october.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Richmond?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Richmond.
How long is a flight from Ottawa to Richmond?
There are currently no nonstop flights available from Ottawa to Richmond. Flights with 1 layover take between 3h 48m and 5h 41m in total, depending on the connection.
Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa to Richmond?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Richmond flight?
Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Richmond range from $395 to $522, with an average of $480 over the past 12 months. Anything below $395 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Ottawa to Richmond changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $665 to $1,894. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?
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
Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Richmond?
Flights from Ottawa to Richmond usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).
Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Richmond pass through?
Connecting flights from Ottawa to Richmond most commonly pass through:

• Newark (EWR) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 25% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Richmond?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Ottawa to Richmond. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $361 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $522, a difference of $161.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Ottawa to Richmond?
Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 48m, compared with 5h 41m via Newark (EWR).
What popular places can I visit in Richmond?
Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Hippodrome Theater and St. John's Episcopal Church. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average $361, about $161 less than Thursday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to Richmond trip for December. Fares historically average $298 round-trip in that month - typically $333 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.

• DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport
• Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport By IHG
• Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond Airport VA

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