The cheapest times to fly from RIC to GMP are
- January 1st to March 11th
- August 20th to December 9th
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from RIC to GMP is mid to late August. Prices can be as high as $2503 for Saturday flights during late June, or as low as $1279 for Wednesday flights around mid to late August.
When to Fly to Seoul
Flying from Richmond, VA (RIC) to Seoul (GMP) will usually cost between $1283 to $2309 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late August with an average ticket price of $1313. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late June, with an average price of $2245. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $932 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1551 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RIC to GMP flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the RIC to GMP route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the RIC to GMP flight is more expensive than the average and costs more than the average flight leaving from Richmond. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.14, which is far below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly to Seoul, and Sundays are the most expensive days to return to Richmond. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $252 (14%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1535. Return trip prices are from the GMP to RIC flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from RIC to GMP can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 13 hour 38 minutes may not be realistic.
Alternative Nearby Airports
Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from RIC to GMP while comparing.
- 20 miles (32 km) away from GMP
- Usually 19.70% less expensive than GMP
- 1-layover flights available
Flight Hacking RIC to GMP
Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from RIC to GMP — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $1070
- Average savings: $481 (31.01%)
- Price for both tickets: $1210
- Average savings: $342 (22.02%)
- Price for both tickets: $1229
- Average savings: $323 (20.79%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from RIC to GMP? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 10 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, American, ANA, Asiana, China Airlines, China Southern, Delta, JAL, Korean Air, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Gimpo International Airport to Richmond International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 7026 miles or 11307 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from RIC to GMP?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop RIC to GMP flight is about 13 hour 38 minutes.
How many flights go between Richmond, VA and Seoul?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 47 available flights from RIC to GMP.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | RIC |
Origination airport name | Richmond International Airport |
City | Richmond, VA |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 37.5 |
Longitude | -77.3 |
Return Airport
Destination code | GMP |
Destination airport name | Gimpo International Airport |
City | Seoul |
Country | South Korea |
Latitude | 37.6 |
Longitude | 126.8 |
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