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$102+ Cheap flights from Richmond (RIC) to Houston

RIC — HOU
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Houston

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Houston

Wed 12/26:00 am -
1 stop8h 28m
Wed 12/96:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/4$359
Wed 12/26:05 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Wed 12/910:00 am -
1 stop5h 00m
Deal found 11/4$359
Sat 12/1912:57 pm -
1 stop20h 00m
Thu 12/317:16 pm -
1 stop15h 46m
Deal found 11/5$362
Wed 12/21:59 pm -
1 stop21h 12m
Sat 12/57:00 am -
1 stop13h 09m
Deal found 11/7$363
Thu 12/36:00 am -
1 stop7h 24m
Wed 12/166:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 55m
Deal found 11/4$364
Wed 12/239:26 pm -
2 stops41h 30m
Wed 12/305:01 am -
1 stop6h 01m
Deal found 11/7$366
Wed 12/91:59 pm -
1 stop20h 52m
Thu 12/175:01 am -
2 stops9h 24m
Deal found 11/8$367
Thu 11/193:53 pm -
1 stop18h 31m
Sat 11/215:01 am -
1 stop8h 33m
Deal found 11/7$368
Wed 12/96:00 am -
Nonstop3h 45m
Tue 12/1511:55 am -
Nonstop2h 54m
Deal found 11/8$369
Fri 12/111:59 pm -
1 stop21h 23m
Sun 12/137:00 am -
2 stops38h 47m
Deal found 11/4$370
Mon 11/238:49 pm -
1 stop19h 53m
Sat 12/59:24 pm -
2 stops38h 40m
Deal found 11/4$372
Tue 12/88:58 am -
1 stop15h 21m
Sun 12/137:39 pm -
1 stop16h 25m
Deal found 11/8$373

Find flight deals from Richmond to Houston

Round-trip from

$359
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$102
(Super.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$458
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Houston
One-way flight from Richmond Byrd Intl to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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RichmondHouston

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/2

8:58 am-7:56 pm

1 stop11h 58m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$133

RichmondHouston

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - HOU Houston Hobby

RICHOU

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/16

6:05 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 15m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$205

RichmondHouston

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 12/12

6:25 am-12:18 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

RichmondHouston

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/31

2:24 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$235

RichmondHouston

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - HOU Houston Hobby

RICHOU

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 12/29

6:15 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 15m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

RichmondHouston

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - HOU Houston Hobby

RICHOU

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/25

3:55 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 20m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

RichmondHouston

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - HOU Houston Hobby

RICHOU

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 11/26

6:15 am-2:00 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

RichmondHouston

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - HOU Houston Hobby

RICHOU

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/18

6:05 am-11:20 am

1 stop6h 15m

Houston Hobby

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$270
Quickest round-trip

RichmondHouston

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 2/2

4:35 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$299

RichmondHouston

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

RICIAH

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/21

8:19 pm-8:45 am

2 stops13h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$302

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Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Houston

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Richmond to Houston

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Richmond to Houston?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Houston (average of $338). Flying from Richmond to Houston in May is currently the most expensive (average of $518). 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 HOU?

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Richmond to Houston?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Richmond to Houston flights typically cost between $372 and $528 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $359 on United Airlines (Dec 2-Dec 9).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Richmond to Houston?

The price you pay for your flight from Richmond to Houston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Richmond to Houston, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

  • 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 6 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.

  • How long is the flight from Richmond to Houston?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Richmond to Houston in about 3h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 53m. There are 1155 mi between Richmond and Houston. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Richmond to Houston round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $148. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by JetBlue and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $187 and $248, respectively. Frontier is priced at 63% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Richmond to Houston one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $80. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Richmond to Houston for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Richmond to Houston that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Richmond to Houston?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Richmond to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond to Houston 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Houston (average of $338). Flying from Richmond to Houston in May is currently the most expensive (average of $518). 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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Alternative routes for Richmond to Houston

Top 6 airlines flying from Richmond to Houston

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$187Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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