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$80+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to George Bush Intcntl (IAH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — IAH
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Houston George Bush Intcntl are usually found in August or February, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Priceline
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$80
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$381

Good round-trip deal

$445 or less

Good one-way deal

$233 or less
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/167:43 pmRIC - IAH
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Sun 6/223:59 pmIAH - RIC
1 stop6h 07mDelta
Deal found 5/11$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:00 amRIC - IAH
2 stops26h 47mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/23:49 pmIAH - RIC
2 stops24h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/12$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/205:00 amRIC - IAH
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/205:39 pmIAH - RIC
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$257
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/271:14 pmRIC - IAH
1 stop20h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/297:15 pmIAH - RIC
1 stop18h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$280
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/146:00 amRIC - IAH
1 stop9h 33mJetBlue
Tue 7/223:30 pmIAH - RIC
1 stop7h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 5/11$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/116:35 amRIC - IAH
Nonstop3h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/136:20 pmIAH - RIC
Nonstop3h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/11$309

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport that are best for you.

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George Bush Intcntl

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RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 6/16

7:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/22

3:59 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$249

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/15

9:31 pm-7:48 am

1 stop11h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 6/23

5:00 am-5:52 pm

1 stop11h 52m

$250

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/21

6:32 am-8:47 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 7/9

6:20 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$256

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/26

8:04 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 37m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/30

7:48 am-2:38 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$257

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 6/27

1:14 pm-9:03 am

1 stop20h 49m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/29

7:15 pm-2:37 pm

1 stop18h 22m

$280

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 7/14

6:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 7/22

3:30 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$281

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$80

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 6/26

7:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$125

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 5/19

6:18 pm-12:41 am

1 stop7h 23m

$129

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 6/12

6:32 am-8:47 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$234

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Deals found on 5/12

Compare providers for flights from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Priceline the most. Priceline has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Richmond-Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $241). Flying from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RIC to IAH?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 50% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

The most flights from RIC to IAH are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in George Bush Intcntl by month

Plan your trip to George Bush Intcntl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in George Bush Intcntl by month

Plan your trip to George Bush Intcntl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing George Bush Intcntl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to George Bush Intcntl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to George Bush Intcntl. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and JetBlue from Richmond to Houston. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,724 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,984 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl?

    Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl from Byrd Intl; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 4 airlines have flights from the Richmond airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl. It is only a 6.9 mi journey to Byrd Intl (RIC) from Richmond’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($249), Spirit Airlines ($250), and United Airlines ($256) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Users have found that Delta is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport one-way?

    $80 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $125 and $129, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport are United Airlines (97%), Mesa Airlines (97%) and Air New Zealand (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport? While on average our users pay $721, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $175. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Houston George Bush Intcntl), is priced around $174.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Richmond to George Bush Intcntl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $241). Flying from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$126Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$299Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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