$41 Cheap flight deals from Richmond (RIC) to Providence (PVD)

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.

Green International Airport

Flights to Providence arrive at the Green International Airport, located on Post Road in Warwick, Rhode Island. The airport is approximately 8.5 miles from downtown Providence. Six airlines serve the airport, including Air Canada, Cape Air, Delta Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Orbitz.com searches flights from all of these airlines to find you discount tickets on domestic and international flights.

Transportation From the Airport

The MBTA Commuter Rail runs from the airport to downtown Providence. Taxicabs are also available, but you need to make reservations in advance. Cab fare from the airport to downtown providence is approximately $32. If you want access to a vehicle for the duration of your trip, Orbitz.com can reserve a rental car for you. Nine rental car companies have facilities at the airport, so it's easy to pick up your rental car as soon as your plane lands.

Climate in Providence

The winter temperatures in Providence range from 21º to 37º F. The city gets warm in the summer. However, the temperatures typically stay in the mid-60s, so it's not unbearably hot. The spring and fall temperatures vary from 30º to 60º F.

Highlights & Attractions

WaterFire is a local event that runs from May until October each year. During the event, bonfires are lit along the river, and local art is displayed. Other popular attractions include Benefit Street, the Roger Williams Park Zoo and Roger Williams Park. Orbitz.com does more than book flights to Providence. You can also purchase tickets to local attractions using the website.