Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Richmond (HOU - RIC)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Houston to Richmond and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$250	Frontier 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Richmond is currently $250
Cheapest one-way flight	$106	Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Richmond is currently $106
Cheapest nonstop flights	$289	United Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Houston to Richmond is currently $289
Last-minute weekend getaway	$391	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Richmond is currently $391
Cheapest business class flights	$528	Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Richmond is currently $528

Fastest flight	3 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Richmond takes 3 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Richmond is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $185–325
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $235–400

Popular airlines from Houston to Richmond

United

Nonstop

from $289

Typical price: $245–435

14 weekly nonstop flights

IAH - RIC Every day

379 weekly connecting flights

IAH - RIC Every day
Southwest

from $309

Typical price: $245–450

1021 weekly connecting flights

HOU - RIC Every day
American

from $309

Typical price: $245–435

602 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - RIC Every day
Delta

from $309

Typical price: $245–520

592 weekly connecting flights

HOU, IAH - RIC Every day
JetBlue

from $638

Typical price: $355–890

14 weekly connecting flights

IAH - RIC Every day
Frontier

from $245

Typical price: $230–620

6 weekly connecting flights

IAH - RIC Every Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Houston United States 22 min 9 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 2 hr 27 min 140 mi

Popular airports near Richmond

Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 14 min 6 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 1 hr 44 min 93 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 2 hr 13 min 97 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 2 hr 27 min 137 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Richmond

The cheapest flights from Houston to Richmond are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $185 to $325.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Richmond recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $106.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Houston to Richmond is $289, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Richmond is $309, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Richmond is $309, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Richmond is $309, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Houston to Richmond is $638, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Richmond is $245, flying from May 28 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Richmond starts at $250 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $106 and departs on Wed, May 27.

3 hr is the shortest flight time from Houston to Richmond.

Most visitors arrive during the late spring and hot summer (Apr–Sept) and also the fall (Oct–Nov) when the weather is warm and mostly dry. Winters (Dec–Mar) are usually cold. Major festivals include Independence Day (Jul 4), the State Fair of Virginia (Sep/Oct) in nearby Caroline County and the Richmond Folk Festival (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Richmond.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to Richmond really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston to Richmond.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 379 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,021 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Richmond are:

American offers 602 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
Delta offers 592 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
JetBlue offers 14 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .
Frontier offers 6 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and Richmond.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Richmond recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $106.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Houston to Richmond is $289, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Richmond is $309, flying from Jul 11 to Jul 12.
The cheapest American flight from Houston to Richmond is $309, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Richmond is $309, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Houston to Richmond is $638, flying from May 29 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Richmond is $245, flying from May 28 to May 31.

United flies direct from Houston to Richmond.

There are 14 United direct flights from Houston to Richmond per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Richmond at price $391 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

United flies direct from Houston to Richmond.

There are 14 United direct flights from Houston to Richmond per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Houston to Richmond on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Richmond start at $289 from Thu, Jun 25 to Sun, Jun 28 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to Richmond, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and Richmond start at $528 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Richmond start at $250 from Thu, Jul 23 to Sun, Jul 26.

To book business class trips from Houston to Richmond, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and Richmond starts at $391 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Richmond at price $391 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Richmond, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.