Cheap flights from Richmond to Houston (RIC - IAH)

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The best prices from Richmond Byrd Intl to Houston are usually found in July or January, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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How to find the cheapest flight from
Richmond (RIC) to Houston (IAH)

All the information you need to plan the best RIC to IAH flight in 2021: compare Richmond to Houston flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Houston.
RIC - HO1
Price
$169 - $363
HO1
Temperature
53.6 - 84.2 °F
HO1
Precipitation
3.2 - 5.9 inches

Popular in

October

High demand for flights, 21% potential price rise

Cheapest in

July

Best time to find cheap flights, 41% potential price drop

Round-trip from

$169

From Richmond Byrd Intl to Houston

One-way from

$48

One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Houston

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Richmond, Virginia to Houston?

Leaving on a Monday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 35% on the overall cost on flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Houston (RIC - HO1)?

When flying from Richmond, Virginia to Houston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Houston?

Flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston lean towards being more expensive in October. Prices are generally better when you fly from Richmond, Virginia to Houston in July, with the cheapest ticket starting at $69.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Houston?

To save up to 55% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 19 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Richmond, Virginia to Houston from $273 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $446 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Cheap flights from Richmond to Houston in October, November 2021

The best prices found for RIC to IAH flights for October, November
28 Oct - 30 Oct
$98pp
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
1 Nov - 15 Nov
$105pp
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
4 Nov - 6 Nov
$106pp
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl

Richmond Byrd Intl to Houston 2021 flight deals

Cheap flights to Houston from Richmond found for this year
2 Dec - 9 Dec
$64pp
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
2 Dec - 9 Dec
$73pp
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
2 Dec - 11 Dec
$86pp
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl

Non-stop flights to Houston from Richmond

Save time with Richmond to Houston direct flight deals
12 Nov - 15 Nov
$353pp
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
11 Nov - 14 Nov
$357pp
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
4 Nov - 6 Nov
$361pp
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines
Non-Stop
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl

Last minute flights from Richmond to Houston

Late deals on round-trip flights to Houston from Richmond, departing today and this week
28 Oct - 30 Oct
$98pp
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
30 Oct - 3 Nov
$118pp
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
30 Oct - 1 Nov
$120pp
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
IAH
Houston George Bush Intcntl
Spirit Airlines
 
1 STOP
RIC
Richmond Byrd Intl

One-way flights to Houston from Richmond

The cheapest one-way flights from Richmond to Houston
7:47 am - 5:41 pm
Spirit Airlines
1 Stop
10h 54m
RIC - IAH
Spirit Airlines
$48
CheapTickets.com
6:47 am - 6:10 pm
Spirit Airlines
1 Stop
12h 23m
RIC - IAH
Spirit Airlines
$69
Travelocity
6:45 am - 7:04 pm
Spirit Airlines
1 Stop
13h 19m
RIC - IAH
Spirit Airlines
$70
Gotogate

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Flight FAQs

From Richmond to Houston

What airport do you fly from for flights from Richmond to Houston?

Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Richmond to Houston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston from Byrd Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Richmond airport to Houston. It is only a 6.9 mi journey to Byrd Intl (RIC) from Richmond’s city center.

Which airlines flying from Richmond Byrd Intl to Houston have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $73, but on average you can expect to pay $120.

Are there nonstop flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Richmond, Virginia to Houston is less than $502.

Are there last-minute flights available from Richmond, Virginia to Houston for under $100?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston within the next 7 days for less than $100.

How popular is this Richmond, Virginia to Houston flight route?

Flights from Richmond Byrd Intl to Houston have been viewed 29 times in the past calendar month.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Richmond, Virginia to Houston round-trip?

Currently priced at $73, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Richmond, Virginia to Houston and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Spirit Airlines is 74% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston?

While on average a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Houston is generally $691, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $110. When looking at the most popular route, (Richmond Byrd Intl - Houston Hobby), you can expect to pay $64 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Richmond, Virginia to Houston?

Before booking your flight to Houston from Richmond, Virginia, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (85%), Air New Zealand (85%), Mesa Airlines( 85%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Richmond, Virginia to Houston?

Before booking your flight from Richmond, Virginia to Houston check out the most popular airlines for this route: Major Airline, American Airlines or Delta.

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COVID Restrictions

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Do I need a COVID test to fly to Houston from Richmond?

Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to Houston within the United States

Most visitors from Richmond Byrd Intl need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Houston.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Richmond Byrd Intl must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Houston.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Richmond Byrd Intl are not required to quarantine after entering Houston.

Do I need a test to fly back to Richmond from Houston?

Returning to Richmond Byrd Intl from Houston

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Houston must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours before departing to Richmond Byrd Intl.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Houston are not required to quarantine after entering Richmond Byrd Intl.

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Alternative routes for Richmond to Houston

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Destination information for Houston

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Richmond to Houston.
Average temperature for October in Houston
77.0 °F

Airports servicing Richmond

Richmond (RIC)

Airports servicing Houston

George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Hobby (HOU)

Top 4 airlines flying from Richmond Byrd Intl to Houston

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Richmond to Houston choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
Airline Cheapest Average Flexibility On-time COVID-19 safety
American Airlines 		$90 $359 No cancel fee 71%
Spirit Airlines 		$105 $250 No cancel fee 65%
Delta 		$164 $351 No cancel fee N/A
United Airlines 		$304 $410 No cancel fee 69%

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Hourly flight availability from Richmond to Houston

See what time of day planes typically take off from Richmond towards Houston.
Morning 6 AM to noon 58% of RIC to IAH departures
Afternoon Noon to 6 PM 33% of RIC to IAH departures
Early morning Midnight to 6 AM 9% of RIC to IAH departures
Evening 6 PM to midnight 0% of RIC to IAH departures
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