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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$250	Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Fri, Jul 31 — Sun, Aug 2	The cheapest round-trip flight from Richmond to Houston is currently $250
Cheapest one-way flight	$111	Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Richmond to Houston is currently $111
Cheapest nonstop flights	$289	United Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Sun, Jul 12	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Richmond to Houston is currently $289
Last-minute weekend getaway	$276	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Richmond to Houston is currently $276
Cheapest business class flights	$622	American 1 stop 6 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Richmond to Houston is currently $622

Fastest flight	2 hr 59 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Richmond to Houston takes 2 hr 59 min
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 Richmond to Houston is typically December. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

December Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–435
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $305–500

Popular airlines from Richmond to Houston

United

Nonstop

from $289

Typical price: $240–435

14 weekly nonstop flights

RIC - IAH Every day

495 weekly connecting flights

RIC - IAH Every day
Southwest

from $334

Typical price: $245–450

1114 weekly connecting flights

RIC - HOU Every day
Delta

from $309

Typical price: $245–520

619 weekly connecting flights

RIC - HOU, IAH Every day
American

from $334

Typical price: $245–435

550 weekly connecting flights

RIC - HOU, IAH Every day
JetBlue

from $553

Typical price: $325–880

16 weekly connecting flights

RIC - IAH Every day
Frontier

from $225

Typical price: $220–610

6 weekly connecting flights

RIC - IAH Every Thu, Sun

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Richmond to Houston

The cheapest flights from Richmond to Houston are usually in December. Typical ticket prices in December range from $165 to $435.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Richmond to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

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

The cheapest United flight from Richmond to Houston is $289, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Richmond to Houston is $334, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Delta flight from Richmond to Houston is $309, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Richmond to Houston is $334, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Richmond to Houston is $553, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Richmond to Houston is $225, flying from May 28 to May 31.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Richmond to Houston starts at $250 from Fri, Jul 31 to Sun, Aug 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $111 and departs on Wed, Jul 22.

2 hr 59 min is the shortest flight time from Richmond to Houston.

Most visitors explore Houston May–Aug when the days are hot and humid. Winters (Nov–Feb) tend to be mild. Local events include the Martin Luther King, Jr., Grande Parade (Jan) and the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Richmond to Houston.
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 Richmond to Houston 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 Richmond to Houston.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 14 nonstop flights and 495 connecting flights per week. United flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 1,114 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) .

Other popular airlines flying from Richmond to Houston are:

Delta offers 619 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
American offers 550 connecting flights per week. American flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
JetBlue offers 16 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .
Frontier offers 6 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Richmond to Houston recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $250. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $111.

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

The cheapest United flight from Richmond to Houston is $289, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 12.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Richmond to Houston is $334, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Delta flight from Richmond to Houston is $309, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest American flight from Richmond to Houston is $334, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Richmond to Houston is $553, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Richmond to Houston is $225, flying from May 28 to May 31.

United flies direct from Richmond to Houston.

There are 14 United direct flights from Richmond to Houston 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 Richmond and Houston at price $276 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

United flies direct from Richmond to Houston.

There are 14 United direct flights from Richmond to Houston 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 Richmond to Houston on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Richmond and Houston start at $289 from Thu, Jul 9 to Sun, Jul 12 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Richmond to Houston, 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 Richmond and Houston start at $622 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Richmond and Houston start at $250 from Fri, Jul 31 to Sun, Aug 2.

To book business class trips from Richmond to Houston, 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 Richmond and Houston starts at $276 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Richmond and Houston at price $276 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Richmond to Houston, 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.