$73 Cheap flight deals from Richmond (RIC) to Memphis (MEM)

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.

Memphis International Airport Information

When you use Orbitz.com to find cheap flights to Memphis International Airport, you'll have your choice of most major domestic and international air carriers. The airport, located at 2600 Rental Road, is just 12 miles southeast of downtown Memphis, and it provides easy access to the city via Route 240.

Ground Transportation in Memphis

Although public transportation is limited, you will still find several ground transportation options upon arrival in Memphis to take you to your final destination. Expect to pay a relatively low fare of roughly $30 to get from the airport to the downtown area and more for a private car service. Search for a hotel using Orbitz.com, and you will be able to make reservations at a hotel that offers a free shuttle service to and from the airport. Alternatively, you can simply rent a car for the duration of your stay.

Memphis Area Weather Information

Memphis enjoys mild winters, and average temperatures range from the 30s to the 50s. In the summer, temperatures range from the 70s to the low 90s. If you are traveling to the Memphis area around the holiday season, you should bring a raincoat, as December is the rainiest month of the year.

What to Do in Memphis

The Mississippi River borders Memphis on the west, and it is flanked by five miles of parks for outdoor enthusiasts. To see Memphis from the water, rent a canoe or take a riverboat cruise. Beale Street is the place for nightlife, authentic soul food and shopping for souvenirs. For authentic southern barbecue, the Rendezvous Restaurant is the place to go. Enjoy your stay in Memphis, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com to book cheap flights to Memphis for your next trip.