Flights
Flights to Richmond
Flying to Richmond for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Richmond, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 585 upcoming events in and around Richmond (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Richmond is Richmond International Airport (RIC), 8.5 miles away. For Altria Theater - Richmond, the nearest is RIC at 7.8 miles.
Airports serving Richmond
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Richmond, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond International Airport (RIC) 8.5 mi (14 km) | Large | Nearest to Altria Theater - Richmond, Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond, Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center, The National - VA, Beacon Theatre - VA, The Broadberry, Canal Club and Richmond Music Hall. |
Nearest airport to each Richmond venue
The busiest venues in and around Richmond, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Altria Theater - Richmond Hotels near Altria Theater - Richmond | RIC, 7.8 mi | — |
| Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond Hotels near Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond | RIC, 20 mi | — |
| Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center Hotels near Carpenter Theatre At Dominion Energy Center | RIC, 6.9 mi | — |
| The National - VA Hotels near The National - VA | RIC, 6.8 mi | — |
| Beacon Theatre - VA Hotels near Beacon Theatre - VA | RIC, 14 mi | — |
| The Broadberry Hotels near The Broadberry | RIC, 9.1 mi | — |
| Canal Club Hotels near Canal Club | RIC, 6.3 mi | — |
| Richmond Music Hall Hotels near Richmond Music Hall | RIC, 7 mi | — |
Flying in for a Richmond event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 165 events in and around Richmond; 64% on Fri–Sun; 127 of the 160 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Gabriel Rutledge
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond, Richmond, Virginia
From about $42.00View TicketsJesse Welles
The National - VA, Richmond, Virginia
From about $175.00View TicketsCain - Band
Liberation Church - VA, Richmond, Virginia
From about $53.00View TicketsDirty Dancing
Altria Theater - Richmond, Richmond, Virginia
From about $65.00View TicketsBieber and A Beat: A Justin Bieber Night
The Broadberry, Richmond, Virginia
From about $44.00View TicketsNext Level KPop Rave
Ember Music Hall, Richmond, Virginia
From about $8.00View TicketsGabriel Rutledge
Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond, Richmond, Virginia
From about $44.00View Tickets- From about $91.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Richmond: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Altria Theater - Richmond it is RIC, 7.8 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for Altria Theater - Richmond?
The closest airport to Altria Theater - Richmond is Richmond International Airport (RIC), 7.8 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond?
The closest airport to Funny Bone Comedy Club - Richmond is Richmond International Airport (RIC), 20 miles away in a straight line.
What is the closest airport to Richmond?
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Richmond, 8.5 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Richmond?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC).
How many events are in Richmond in the next 30 days?
165 in and around Richmond in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 64% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 127 of the 160 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
How far is RIC from downtown Richmond?
Richmond International Airport (RIC) is 8.5 miles (14 km) from downtown Richmond in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
