$81 Cheap flight deals from Richmond (RIC) to Medellin (MDE)

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 Medellin

If you are looking for cheap flights to Medellin, check out Orbitz.com. Two airports serve the city of Medellin, Colombia. The José María Córdova International Airport is in Rionegro, approximately 30 minutes east of Medellín. It offers both domestic and international flights on a number of major airlines and is the second largest airport in Colombia. Olaya Herrera Airport primarily serves regional, commuter and light aircraft flights. It is roughly 20 miles east of Medellin.

Transportation From the Airport

Rent-a-car companies provide convenient locations at the airport, and Orbitz.com can help you with more than just air tickets. When you find a low fare to Medellin, you can book a rental car too. Check to see if your hotel or resort offers a shuttle from the airport. The Medellin airport also offers bus and taxi services.

Weather in Medellin

Medellin features a tropical climate. The average temperature remains in the 70s all year, with little variation, due to the city's proximity to the equator. Medellín earned the nickname La Ciudad de la Eterna Primavera or City of the Eternal Spring, because of the pleasant, spring like weather. May and October are the rainiest months. If you plan to visit during these months, you might want to bring an umbrella.

Medellin's Major Attractions

The city of Medellin is home to the Plaza Mayor Convention and Exhibition Center, a popular location for large events and festivals. The Arví Ecotourism Park offers abundant activities such as kayaking, biking, camping, fishing, swimming, horseback riding and picnics. The city boasts many outdoor sculptures, making a simple walk through the streets of Medellin interesting and beautiful. When you are planning a trip to Colombia, check Orbitz.com for the best cheap flights to Medellin.