Private charter · RIC → BFT
Richmond to Beaufort
399 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Richmond to Beaufort, door to door faster.
Trade about 8½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Richmond International Airport in Richmond to Beaufort Executive Airport in Beaufort, 399 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 399 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 8½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Richmond
Airports in Richmond
RIC
Major airportRichmond International Airport
Richmond · KRIC
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,003 ft
KFCI
Regional airportRichmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport
North Chesterfield
- From downtown
- 10 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,500 ft
KOFP
Regional airportHanover County Municipal Airport
Hanover
- From downtown
- 12 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,402 ft
PTB
Regional airportDinwiddie County Airport
Petersburg · KPTB
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,002 ft
Arriving Beaufort
Airports in Beaufort
BFT
Regional airportBeaufort Executive Airport
Beaufort · KARW
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,434 ft
HHH
Commercial airportHilton Head Airport
Hilton Head Island · KHXD
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
When you land
Things to do in Beaufort
Beaufort, founded in 1711, is one of South Carolina’s oldest towns, and its historic district of antebellum homes facing the Beaufort River has served as a backdrop for films including The Big Chill, The Prince of Tides and Forrest Gump. The local economy is closely tied to the military, with Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Naval Hospital Beaufort nearby, as well as tourism, retirement and real estate. The surrounding Sea Islands are central to Gullah Geechee culture, preserved at places like the Penn Center on St. Helena Island.
- 01
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Along the Beaufort River downtown, the park has swings, gardens, a marina and walkways with views of the swing bridge and the marshes, and is a favorite spot at sunset.
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Beaufort Historic District
Stately antebellum homes with deep porches line the streets of the Point neighborhood and Bay Street, best seen on a walking, carriage or boat tour.
- 03
Hunting Island State Park
East of Beaufort, the park has miles of beach, maritime forest, a fishing pier and a historic lighthouse that visitors can climb for views over the island.
- 04
Penn Center
On St. Helena Island, one of the first schools in the South for formerly enslaved people is now a cultural center preserving Gullah Geechee history and traditions.
- 05
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Sites in Beaufort and on St. Helena Island tell the story of the Reconstruction era, including the Old Beaufort Firehouse visitor center and the Penn Center.
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Old Sheldon Church Ruins
North of Beaufort, the brick walls and columns of an 18th-century church burned twice in war stand in a grove of moss-draped live oaks.
Questions
Richmond to Beaufort flights
How long is a private flight from Richmond to Beaufort?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 399 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 8½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Richmond to Beaufort use?
You can depart from Richmond International Airport (RIC), Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport (KFCI), or Hanover County Municipal Airport (KOFP) and arrive at Beaufort Executive Airport (BFT) or Hilton Head Airport (HHH). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Richmond to Beaufort cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Richmond and Beaufort?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Beaufort back to Richmond are priced the same way.
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Beaufort to Richmond
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