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Among airlines operating Richmond to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport 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 Richmond and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.

Flights from Richmond to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport usually depart from Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) and arrive at New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First 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 Richmond to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $272 round-trip, compared to $296 via a layover through Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

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 Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 170 variants.

One-stop flights from Richmond to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 6% 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 20% on the Richmond to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $249 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $309, a difference of $60. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Richmond to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 27 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Richmond to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Richmond to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:29 am
• Latest: departs at 4:59 pm and lands at 6:28 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 29m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 20% above the route average of $276. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Richmond to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 1h 29m, covering 288 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 $269 to $1,326. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Richmond to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $218, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 53m, compared with 5h 46m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and 6h 45m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Richmond to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport range from $235 to $343, with an average of $276 over the past 12 months. Anything below $235 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Richmond to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.