Richmond to Vieques Flights

Flying From Richmond International Airport

Researching cheap flights from Richmond, VA, is simple when you use the tools offered by Orbitz.com. The site makes it easy to search for plane tickets from a number of airlines, helping you get a great deal. Located seven miles southeast of the city, the airport offers services to destinations around the US and abroad from a wide range of major airlines:

• Air Canada
• AirTran
• American
• Bahamasair
• Delta
• JetBlue
• United
• US Airways

Getting to Richmond International Airport

It is easy to reach the airport from two major Richmond area highways. If traveling on Interstate 64, take exit 197A, and if driving on Interstate 295, use exit 31.

A variety of parking options are available at the airport. Economy parking is a bargain at $7 per day, and it requires riding on a shuttle from the parking lot to the terminal. Daily surface and garage parking is found within walking distance of the building, and this is $12 per day. For the ultimate in convenience, valet parking at $20 per day is available. Off-site parking is also available near the airport at businesses like Park 'N Go.

In addition to driving your own vehicle, the airport can be reached by taxis and limousines. City bus routes 7 and 56 also offer a ride to the airport from downtown Richmond for just $1.50.

Amenities at the Airport

A variety of restaurants offer food service at the airport. Caribou Coffee has locations in concourse A and B and offers breakfast items to complement its beverage offerings. Vito's Market and Sam Adams Celebrates Richmond are two other fine options. If time is an issue, grabbing a snack to bring on board your flight from Hudson News may be worth considering. Fliers using Richmond International Airport can use Orbitz.com to find cheap flights from Richmond to their destinations.

Airports in Vieques

Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport serves the island of Vieques. Regular flights operate between the island and an international airport in San Juan. Travelers can search for cheap flights to Vieques by searching for discount airfare on Orbitz.com. Airlines serving Antonio Rivera Rodrigues Airport include Air Culebra, Air Flamenco, Air Sunshine, Cape Air, Culebra Air Services, Isla Nena Air, Seaborne Airlines, and Vieques Air Link.

Transportation in Vieques

The easiest way for travelers to reach their destination from the airport is by taxi. Guesthouses and hotels may also provide shuttles. Those who prefer to drive themselves can make arrangements to rent a car in advance on Orbitz.com.

Weather in Vieques

The climate in Vieques is warm and tropical. Temperatures vary slightly throughout the year. The average daily temperature ranges from 82 degrees Fahrenheit to 87 degrees Fahrenheit. November and the period between May and September are the wettest months.

Major Attractions in Vieques

Snorkeling is among the most popular activities in Vieques, particularly at Blue Beach. There are also two bioluminescent bays on the island. The island is also known for the wild horses that roam freely; these animals are descended from stock brought to Vieques by the original European colonists. Other landmarks and places of interest include a 300-year-old tree, Fortin Conde de Mirasol Museum, an old sugarcane plantation, and the underground U. S. Navy bunkers. Travelers looking for discount flights to Vieques can quickly and easily find cheap tickets on Orbitz.com.