$97 Cheap flight deals from Richmond (RIC) to Santo Domingo (SDQ)

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.

The Airport in Santo Domingo

It's easy to find affordable flights to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, when you book your tickets with Orbitz.com. Use its website to come up with cheap hotel, flight and car rental options that will leave you with enough cash to spend on the fun stuff. Flights to Santo Domingo land at Las Américas International Airport, which is about 14 miles east of Santo Domingo. The airport only has two terminals, but it welcomes roughly 3 million visitors a year. Travelers fly in on one of the many airlines that land at the airport, including Delta, jetBlue and Air France.

Transportation From Las Américas International Airport

It will take about 30 minutes to get from the airport to the center of Santo Domingo. You can hire an airport-approved taxi to take you from the airport into the city. It will cost you between $25-30 for the trip, and you have to pay cash. Taxi drivers generally only take US dollars, but some will take Dominican pesos or euros, so check with the driver before you get into the cab. You could also rent a car from one of the 12 car rental services in Terminal B. If you choose the car rental option, save time and money by booking your rental through Orbitz.com when you book your ticket.

Santo Domingo Weather

Thanks to the trade winds that constantly pass through Santo Domingo, the city experiences pleasant weather year-round, with average temperatures in the mid-80s. The trade winds also keep the overwhelming humidity that plagues other tropical islands at bay.

Things to Do in Santo Domingo

In addition to its famous golf courses, Santo Domingo offers a host of activities for visitors to enjoy. Enjoy the impressive, ancient architecture of the Cathedral of Santo Domingo located in the heart of the city. You can also hop on the Chu Chu Colonial to take a 45-minute tour of Santo Domingo's most important sites. You'll be amazed at what spending a little time researching flights to Santo Domingo through Orbitz.com can bring you.