$144 Cheap flight deals from Richmond (RIC) to Fresno (FAT)

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.

Fresno, CA, Airport Information

When you are searching for cheap flights to Fresno, check with Orbitz.com. You can use the site to compare the rates of most major airlines simultaneously, so you can book the best rate and stay on budget. The Fresno Yosemite International Airport is the major air service provider for the city. It is located on East Clinton Way and is about six miles from downtown Fresno. Airlines providing service to the airport include Alaska, United, American, Allegiant, US Airways, Delta, Volaris, and AeroMexico. Orbitz.com can check the rates of these airlines, so you can compare and book the best deal.

Transportation From the Airport

Travelers can use a taxi, car rental, limousine, or bus service to get to their hotels from the airport. A taxi ride should cost around $20 to downtown, but this will vary depending on traffic. Car rental prices will vary by car selection and company, but you will find the best rates on Orbitz.com, and you can prearrange your rental when you book your airline ticket.

Weather in Fresno

Fresno has hot summers with the average high near 98 degrees and lows around 65 degrees. During the winter months, high temperatures average around 55 degrees and the mid-30s at night. Fresno does not receive much rainfall, especially during the summer months. The most precipitation occurs between January and February with an average of two inches per month.

Fresno's Major Attractions

Fresno has many activities for families to enjoy including The Chaffee Zoo, the Fresno Art Museum, Island Water Park, and Wild Water Adventure Park. Yosemite National Park is just a short drive away from the city and is well worth the trip. Check Orbitz.com for a list of attractions and activities when you are searching for flights to Fresno.