Key West from Richmond, Dec 11–15: $1,650 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $193 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Free cancellation at Hilton Garden Inn Key West / The Keys Collection
- Typical highs 75–76°F, lows near 72°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 49h 13m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from Richmond to Key West cost $237 per person ($473 for two) for Dec 11–15, 2026, a 4-night trip on G4 with one stop, not nonstop. Expect typical December highs of 75–76°F with lows near 72°F. Our best-value hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Key West / The Keys Collection, comes to $1,177 for the stay.
The total, before you go
$1,650 for two · 4 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $473 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Key West / The Keys Collection, 4 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,177 |
| The total, before you go | $1,650 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $200 |
$193 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $50 each way per bag on Allegiant, $200 for two round trip); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$237 per person, round trip
$473 for two, taxes and fees included · Allegiant · 1 stop · 49h 13m
Out Fri, Dec 11, 6:28 PM – Sat, Dec 12, 5:36 PM · back Tue, Dec 15, 10:59 AM – Wed, Dec 16, 1:04 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant | $237 | 1 stop | 49h 13m |
| G4 + MX | $255 | 1 stop | 41h 41m |
| Allegiant | $289 | 1 stop | 34h 56m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 2:25 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$237 per person round trip, or $473 for two. That's $193 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 45% gap across the 12 offers we checked, which ranged from $237 to $430. Mid-December comes after hurricane season, which runs June through November here. Normals for these dates show highs of 75–76°F and lows near 72°F, but a few of those typical days lean toward drizzle and rain. It's a warm break from a Richmond December, good for sunsets, key lime pie and a day out on the reef. Heads-up: this fare is slow. Total travel time is 49h 13m for the round trip, and you land the day after you leave in both directions. Prices are all-in, as we found them on Oct 13, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is an island getaway that mixes beach and nightlife with a romantic, historic side: pastel conch houses, sunset gatherings, live music on Duval Street and trips out to the reef. It suits couples best, and friends who like a night out will enjoy it too. Days are slow and evenings are lively. Since travel eats into both ends of the trip, plan relaxed days instead of a packed schedule.
Weather in Key West, Dec 11–15
Typical highs 75–76°F, lows near 72°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 11 | 76 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat, Dec 12 | 75 °F | 69 °F | Overcast |
| Sun, Dec 13 | 76 °F | 72 °F | Rain |
| Mon, Dec 14 | 76 °F | 73 °F | Rain |
| Tue, Dec 15 | 76 °F | 73 °F | Partly cloudy |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Key West
Hilton Garden Inn Key West / The Keys Collection is the best-value pick at $1,177 for 4 nights ($294 a night). It's rated 7.9 from 972 reviews, room only, with free cancellation. H2O Suites- Adults Only is the top-rated stay at 9.3 from 396 reviews. It's in Downtown Key West and costs $2,538 for the stay ($635 a night), also with free cancellation. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Key West at The Keys Collection is $1,202 ($301 a night) and scores 8.3 from 2,716 reviews. Breakfast is included, but you can't cancel for free. For location, Old Town puts conch houses, Duval Street bars and most sights within walking distance. New Town has chain hotels near the airport and Smathers Beach at lower rates.
Hilton Garden Inn Key West / The Keys Collection
$1,177 for 4 nights, two guests · $294 a night
See roomsH2O Suites- Adults Only
$2,538 for 4 nights, two guests · $635 a night
See roomsFairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Key West at The Keys Collection
$1,202 for 4 nights, two guests · $301 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Key West for these dates
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Where in Key West
- Old Town: Conch houses, Duval Street bars and most sights within walking distance.
- Duval Street: Right in the thick of the bars and live music.
- Truman Annex: Quiet gated streets steps from Old Town and Fort Zachary Taylor beach.
- New Town: Chain hotels near the airport and Smathers Beach at lower rates.
What to do in Key West
- Watch the sunset celebration in Mallory Square at the end of the day
- Tour the Ernest Hemingway Home and meet the six-toed cats that live there
- Snorkel or dive the reef at Dry Tortugas National Park
- Drive the Overseas Highway across the Seven Mile Bridge
- Eat key lime pie on Duval Street, then stay for the bars and live music
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Richmond | Richmond International (RIC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Key West | Key West International (EYW), Miami International (MIA) |
| Flight time | 49h 13m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 933 miles each way |
| Time difference | same time zone |
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What 4 nights in Key West costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $474 |
| Hotel, 4 nights (Hilton Garden Inn Key West / The Keys Collection) | $1,177 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 4 days for two | $1,520 |
| Total for two | $3,171 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a luxury destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Richmond to Key West
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $237 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $230 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Key West.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed. It's a domestic trip, paid in US dollars, and Key West is on the same time as Richmond.
- The $237 fare on G4 has one stop. It leaves Richmond International (RIC) Friday, Dec 11 at 6:28 PM and lands Saturday, Dec 12 at 5:36 PM.
- The return leaves Tuesday, Dec 15 at 10:59 AM and arrives Wednesday, Dec 16 at 1:04 PM.
- Key West is 933 miles from Richmond. The airports for the trip are Key West International (EYW) and Miami International (MIA).
- The Fairfield rate includes breakfast but has no free cancellation. Both other hotels can be canceled for free.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
When we checked on Oct 13, it was $237 per person round trip, or $473 for two, all-in, on G4 with one stop. That's $193 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. Prices change, so check the live fare before you book.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Richmond to Key West, you pay in US dollars, and there's no time difference.
What is the weather like?
Normals for Dec 11–15 show highs of 75–76°F and lows from 69°F to 73°F. Some of those typical days lean toward drizzle and rain, so pack a light layer and keep plans flexible.
Is 4 nights enough?
It works for the island itself. The catch is the travel: this fare takes 49h 13m for the round trip, and you arrive Saturday, Dec 12 at 5:36 PM. That leaves Sunday and Monday as your full days, plus Tuesday morning before the 10:59 AM flight home.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our estimate for two people is $3,171: $474 for flights, $1,177 for the Hilton Garden Inn and $1,520 in spending money, which works out to $190 per person per day.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Hilton Garden Inn Key West / The Keys Collection and H2O Suites- Adults Only both have free cancellation. The Fairfield rate doesn't, but it includes breakfast.
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