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$56+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — IAH
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 21, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Wed 3/48:00 am
RIC
-
IAH
3 stops16h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 3/89:40 pm
IAH
-
RIC
1 stop13h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$234
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1211:09 am
RIC
-
IAH
1 stop12h 42m
Frontier
Sun 2/226:39 am
IAH
-
RIC
1 stop11h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 1/21$235
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/306:00 am
RIC
-
IAH
1 stop6h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/31:03 pm
IAH
-
RIC
1 stop5h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/288:00 am
RIC
-
IAH
1 stop11h 53m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/51:05 pm
IAH
-
RIC
2 stops22h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/58:17 am
RIC
-
IAH
2 stops15h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/77:45 am
IAH
-
RIC
1 stop13h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$238
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 5/126:00 am
RIC
-
IAH
1 stop6h 53m
JetBlue
Sat 5/1612:44 pm
IAH
-
RIC
1 stop9h 59m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/20$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2912:50 pm
RIC
-
IAH
2 stops12h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/25:05 am
IAH
-
RIC
1 stop12h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/67:38 pm
RIC
-
IAH
1 stop23h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/89:40 pm
IAH
-
RIC
1 stop13h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/51:08 pm
RIC
-
IAH
1 stop19h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/95:46 am
IAH
-
RIC
1 stop15h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/97:38 pm
RIC
-
IAH
2 stops28h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/134:22 pm
IAH
-
RIC
1 stop17h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$245
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/36:03 am
RIC
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 3/106:45 pm
IAH
-
RIC
Nonstop2h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/238:20 am
RIC
-
IAH
1 stop25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/68:18 pm
IAH
-
RIC
1 stop14h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$247

Find flight deals from Richmond to George Bush Intcntl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) to George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(Frontier)

One-way from

$56
(Expedia)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 21, 2026.
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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Richmond

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George Bush Intcntl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 4/22

6:05 am-8:34 am

Nonstop3h 29m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/25

5:00 am-11:57 am

1 stop5h 57m

$239

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 5/7

8:10 am-12:16 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/9

3:25 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$249

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/7

12:51 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/11

5:25 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 20m

$249

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/10

8:00 am-8:23 pm

1 stop13h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/15

9:16 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops24h 04m

$252

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/12

11:09 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/16

4:22 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop28h 32m

$286

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 2/14

4:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 2/16

6:31 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$294

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/5

5:40 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 51m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/7

12:40 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$299

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/8

6:05 am-8:50 am

Nonstop3h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/14

6:45 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$304

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 6/25

4:20 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop3h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 6/28

6:20 pm-10:19 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$309

RichmondHouston

RIC - IAH

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/2

8:02 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 43m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/11

6:50 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$314

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to George Bush Intcntl from Richmond with our price prediction graph.
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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 January 16, 2026.

Booking 50 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $66). Flying from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $139). 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 January 21, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport as you normally would.

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 January 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,174 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,364 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,088 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 3 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.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in 3h 29m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1155 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($119), Delta ($228), and American Airlines ($248) offers the cheapest pricing from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 67% 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?

    $40 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $56 and $124, 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 Air New Zealand (81%), United Airlines (74%) and Mesa Airlines (74%).

  • 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 $435, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (Richmond Byrd Intl - Houston George Bush Intcntl), is priced around $133.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (average of $66). Flying from Richmond to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $139). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$119Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$254Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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