$117 Cheap flight deals from Richmond (RIC) to Birmingham (BHM)

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.

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

If you love to travel, use Orbitz.com to book budget flights to Birmingham, the largest city in Alabama. Birmingham is serviced by the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. The airport is located five miles northeast of downtown Birmingham. Over three million passengers pass through the airport each year. The airport also handles 301 aircraft operations each day. American Airlines, Delta, American Eagle, Southwest Airlines, United Express, SkyWest Airlines, and US Airways all operate at the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.

Transportation at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport offers over 5,000 parking spaces for travelers. Hourly, short term and long term parking spaces are available. Hourly parking is $1 an hour or $24 per day. The daily parking rate is $12 per day. A complimentary shuttle service transports passengers to the parking lots. Ground transportation at the airport includes rental cars, taxis, and shuttle services. A taxi ride into the city center should cost about $15 and take 25 minutes.

Weather in Birmingham

Birmingham generally has a warm climate. The average temperatures in the summer settle in the mid-80s. Spring temperatures average in the mid-70s, while fall temperatures average in the mid-60s. Winters can get very cold with average temperatures in the mid-40s.

Attractions in Birmingham

Birmingham offers a variety of attractions for visitors. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is popular among visitors as it was dedicated to chronicling the civil rights movement that started in the Birmingham area. Several museums are located in the city, including the Birmingham Museum of Art and the Southern Museum of Flight. Always choose Orbitz.com when booking flights to Birmingham.