Golf trips from Richmond
Golf trips from Richmond sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
Richmond ranks 35th of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (11 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: Richmond on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from Richmond
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williamsburg Virginia | ~0.9 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia | ~3.9 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Pinehurst North Carolina | ~4.5 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Nemacolin Farmington, Pennsylvania | ~5.7 hrs | $$$$ Luxury | 4–12 |
| Myrtle Beach South Carolina | ~6.5 hrs | $ Value | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Bethpage State Park Farmingdale, New York | ~7.8 hrs | $ Value | 4–12, 12–24 |
| Charleston Charleston, South Carolina | ~7.9 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from Richmond
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | RIC → CLT then about 2 hrs (98 miles) drive | 1h 16m | Year-round | American, Delta |
| Cape Cod $$ Moderate | RIC → BOS then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 1h 40m | Year-round | JetBlue |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | RIC → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 41m | Year-round | Delta, Frontier, Southwest |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | RIC → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 2h 08m | Year-round | JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, Frontier |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | RIC → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 13m | Year-round | Breeze, Spirit, JetBlue |
| Houston $$ Moderate | RIC → IAH then about 25 min to The Woodlands, about 35 to 45 min to Memorial Park drive | 3h 17m | Year-round | United, American |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | RIC → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 3h 25m | Year-round | American |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | RIC → DEN then about 1 hr 30 min drive | 3h 58m | Year-round | United, Southwest, Frontier |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | RIC → DEN then about 2 hrs to Vail, about 1 hr 30 min to Keystone drive | 3h 58m | Year-round | United, Southwest, Frontier |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | RIC → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 3h 58m | Year-round | United, Southwest, Frontier |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | RIC → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 5h 18m | Year-round | Breeze |
| St. George $$ Moderate | RIC → LAS then about 2 hrs drive | 5h 18m | Year-round | Breeze |
| Bethpage State Park $ Value | RIC → ISP then about 30 min drive | 1h 17m | Seasonal: May–Dec | Breeze |
| Kiawah Island $$$$ Luxury | RIC → CHS then about 45 min drive | 1h 21m | Seasonal: May–Dec | Breeze, JetBlue |
| Sea Island $$$$ Luxury | RIC → JAX then about 1 hr 15 min drive | 1h 52m | Seasonal: May–Nov | Breeze, JetBlue |
| Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass $$$$ Luxury | RIC → JAX then about 40 min drive | 1h 52m | Seasonal: May–Nov | Breeze, JetBlue |
| Scottsdale $$$ Premium | RIC → PHX then about 30 min drive | 5h 13m | Seasonal: Oct–May | Breeze |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey $$$$ Luxury | RIC → SFO then about 2 hrs drive | 6h 05m | Seasonal: May–Dec | Breeze |
Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, T-100 Segment (all carriers), 2025-08 to 2026-07. Nonstop = at least 6 flights a month each way in at least 2 months. Flight time is average gate-to-gate. Schedules change, so confirm on Google Flights.
FAQ
What golf destinations can you fly nonstop to from Richmond?
From RIC, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving Pinehurst, Cape Cod, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Orlando, Streamsong, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, The Broadmoor, Vail Valley & Summit County, Nebraska Sand Hills, Las Vegas, St. George, Bethpage State Park, Kiawah Island, Sea Island, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, Scottsdale, Pebble Beach & Monterey during 2025-08 to 2026-07 (U.S. DOT data). Seasonal routes are noted on this page.
What is the best golf weekend trip from Richmond?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: Williamsburg (~0.9 hrs), The Greenbrier (~3.9 hrs), Pinehurst (~4.5 hrs). Short nonstop flights: Pinehurst, Cape Cod, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Orlando.
How current is this flight data?
It comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025-08 to 2026-07. Airlines add and cut routes often, especially seasonal ones, so check current schedules on Google Flights before you book.