Fly out of Richmond on one of these affordable flights this winter

Escape the cold and snow by taking one of these affordable flights to a new city.

Richmond International Airport

Nine airlines fly out of Richmond International.

Photo by Sergio Carreira, Wikimedia Commons

Sometimes, you just need to get away. And that’s where we come in to help. Here are the best ways to escape frigid Richmond in the coming months.

Note: Prices are subject to change.

Less than $100

These do not include a carry-on so pack accordingly.

  • Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Saturday, Feb. 1-Monday, Feb. 3 | $64 per person | Get transported to the beach for the cost of a night out.
  • Miami, Florida | Saturday, Feb. 1-Monday, Feb. 3 | $64 per person | Spend your weekend eating Cubanos and enjoying nightlife.

Less than $200

Carry-on costs are included on the following flights.

  • Boston, Massachusetts | Saturday, Feb. 1-Monday, Feb. 3 | $147 per person | Explore history, culture, and scenic neighborhoods. Plus, our sister newsletter BOStoday has you covered while you’re there.
  • Sarasota, Florida | Friday, Feb. 7-Monday, Feb. 10 | $177 per person | Take a quiet vacation with nearby white sand beaches like Siesta Key.
  • New York City, New York | Saturday, Feb. 15-Monday, Feb. 17 | $179 per person | Take off to the Big Apple for shopping, dining, and Broadway shows.
  • Charleston, South Carolina | Saturday, Feb. 1-Monday, Feb. 3 | $197 per person | Take a weekend trip to one of the most scenic cities on the east coast with cobblestone roads and colorful homes. We have a sister newsletter here, CHStoday, as well.

Less than $300

Carry-on costs are included on the following flights.

  • Phoenix, Arizona | Saturday, Feb. 8-Monday, Feb. 10 | $233 per person | Choose your own adventure in the bustling city or in the desert on various nature trails — or both.
  • San Francisco, California | Thursday, Feb. 6-Sunday, Feb. 9 | $235 per person | This busy city is full of iconic sights, like the Painted Ladies and the Golden Gate Bridge.
  • Denver, Colorado | Thursday, Feb. 27-Monday, March 3 | $273 per person | We got crafty here, so be warned that you will book your home flight with a different airliner than your departing flight.
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