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Overview: Richmond, VA to Houston, TX flight

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Flights from Richmond, VA to Houston, TX depart on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 37m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $149 (€121) but you can travel from only $93 (€76) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 21:57. The fastest flight covers the 1158 miles (1865 km) distance in 5h 21m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $93 (€76)
Distance
1158 miles (1865 km)
Average flight duration
4h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
$149 (€121)
Flights per day
17
Fastest flight
5h 21m
Cheapest month to travel
June
First flight
05:00
Last flight
21:57
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $93 (€76)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Richmond, VA to Houston, TX

Showing times and prices for Nov 05

Cheapest price

$667

Average price

$790

Fastest journey

3 h 35 m

Average duration

4 h 41 m

Flights per day

55

Distance

1865 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Richmond, VA to Houston, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Richmond, VA to Houston, TX will cost around $790 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $667.

Fast flights

Of the 55 flights that leave Richmond, VA for Houston, TX onWed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Nov 05 the direct flights cover the 1865 km distance in an average of 4 h 41 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .

On Wed, Nov 05 the longest flights will take 5 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

UnitedUA6231
04:35PM3h35
Richmond International Airport
07:10PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
$6671One-way
0 transfers
UnitedUA4005
06:00AM3h35
Richmond International Airport
08:35AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
$6671One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2317 · AA1462
10:23AM6h50
Richmond International Airport
04:13PMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
$6791One-way
1 transfer
piedmont airlinesAA5907+American AirlinesAA3074
07:00AM5h50
Richmond International Airport
11:50AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
$6791One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2843 · AA1840
05:23PM7h38
Richmond International Airport
12:01AMGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
$6791One-way
1 transfer

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Richmond, VA to Houston, TX

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Houston, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €76, and a train costs an average of €280.

Distance: 1158 miles (1865 km)

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€213

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Live departures

Richmond, VA to Houston, TX flight times

The table below shows live departures for Richmond, VA to Houston, TX flights for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

Last updated at 9:12 PM

ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
unitedUA62319:35 PM Richmond International Airport
3h35
1:10 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport0 transfersDirect
unitedUA3686 · UA242610:15 PM Richmond International Airport
6h42
4:57 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2843 · AA184010:23 PM Richmond International Airport
7h38
6:01 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
Wednesday, November 5
unitedUA4422 · UA227512:50 AM Richmond International Airport
5h39
6:29 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
skywest_airlinesAA4902+republic_airlinesAA473910:46 AM Richmond International Airport
6h17
5:03 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4192 · UA4177 · UA153511:00 AM Richmond International Airport
10h28
9:28 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA2681 · AA244511:00 AM Richmond International Airport
5h09
4:09 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4192 · UA57111:00 AM Richmond International Airport
8h25
7:25 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA400511:00 AM Richmond International Airport
3h35
2:35 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport0 transfersDirect
american_airlinesAA2204 · AA287711:18 AM Richmond International Airport
12h18
11:36 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2204+psa_airlinesAA501811:18 AM Richmond International Airport
12h36
11:54 PM William P. Hobby Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2204 · AA139211:18 AM Richmond International Airport
15h14
2:32 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2204 · AA285111:18 AM Richmond International Airport
6h07
5:25 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2204 · AA191211:18 AM Richmond International Airport
14h06
1:24 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2204 · AA287811:18 AM Richmond International Airport
8h15
7:33 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2204+psa_airlinesAA566111:18 AM Richmond International Airport
6h26
5:44 PM William P. Hobby Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2204+psa_airlinesAA513911:18 AM Richmond International Airport
10h36
9:54 PM William P. Hobby Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2204+envoy_airAA394711:18 AM Richmond International Airport
10h41
9:59 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4503 · UA1775 · UA265711:30 AM Richmond International Airport
10h15
9:45 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4503 · UA2295 · UA245111:30 AM Richmond International Airport
9h36
9:06 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4503 · UA1775 · UA248311:30 AM Richmond International Airport
8h04
7:34 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4503 · UA152411:30 AM Richmond International Airport
5h34
5:04 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1994 · UA248311:30 AM Richmond International Airport
8h04
7:34 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1994 · UA263811:30 AM Richmond International Airport
6h21
5:51 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
piedmont_airlinesAA5907+american_airlinesAA307412:00 PM Richmond International Airport
5h50
5:50 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4604 · UA245112:15 PM Richmond International Airport
8h51
9:06 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4604 · UA4177 · UA153512:15 PM Richmond International Airport
9h13
9:28 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4604 · UA57112:15 PM Richmond International Airport
7h10
7:25 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2493 · UA18291:20 PM Richmond International Airport
9h33
10:53 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2493 · UA19561:20 PM Richmond International Airport
7h23
8:43 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4493 · UA24512:19 PM Richmond International Airport
6h47
9:06 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2317 · AA14623:23 PM Richmond International Airport
6h50
10:13 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3675 · UA2331 · UA23403:35 PM Richmond International Airport
10h35
2:10 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport2 transfers
unitedUA3675 · UA2331 · UA18513:35 PM Richmond International Airport
11h15
2:50 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport2 transfers
unitedUA3675 · UA15353:35 PM Richmond International Airport
5h53
9:28 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3675 · UA4187 · UA23883:35 PM Richmond International Airport
9h35
1:10 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport2 transfers
unitedUA3675 · UA2331 · UA20953:35 PM Richmond International Airport
9h08
12:43 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport2 transfers
unitedUA3675 · UA4187 · UA19913:35 PM Richmond International Airport
10h46
2:21 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport2 transfers
unitedUA3716 · UA13733:36 PM Richmond International Airport
7h47
11:23 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3716 · UA26573:36 PM Richmond International Airport
6h09
9:45 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3716 · UA20953:36 PM Richmond International Airport
9h07
12:43 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1392+envoy_airAA40984:27 PM Richmond International Airport
10h05
2:32 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2877+envoy_airAA40984:27 PM Richmond International Airport
7h09
11:36 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1912+envoy_airAA40984:27 PM Richmond International Airport
8h57
1:24 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
envoy_airAA3947 · AA40984:27 PM Richmond International Airport
5h32
9:59 PM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
psa_airlinesAA5018+envoy_airAA40984:27 PM Richmond International Airport
7h27
11:54 PM William P. Hobby Airport1 transfer
skywest_airlinesAA6463+american_airlinesAA11684:52 PM Richmond International Airport
8h59
1:51 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3661 · UA19917:21 PM Richmond International Airport
7h00
2:21 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA3661 · UA2212 · UA22757:21 PM Richmond International Airport
11h08
6:29 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport2 transfers
unitedUA4467 · UA22177:35 PM Richmond International Airport
6h44
2:19 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
unitedUA4467 · UA368 · UA24257:35 PM Richmond International Airport
10h13
5:48 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport2 transfers
piedmont_airlinesAA5882+american_airlinesAA15337:36 PM Richmond International Airport
7h54
3:30 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA3273 · AA22978:11 PM Richmond International Airport
5h49
2:00 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1915 · AA13928:12 PM Richmond International Airport
6h20
2:32 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1915 · AA27908:12 PM Richmond International Airport
8h16
4:28 AM George Bush Intercontinental Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1915+psa_airlinesAA56628:12 PM Richmond International Airport
6h08
2:20 AM William P. Hobby Airport1 transfer

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Airlines: American Airlines from Richmond, VA to Houston, TXFind the best flights between Richmond, VA to Houston, TX with Omio's travel partners American Airlines from $93 (€76). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.

American Airlines

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American Airlines is one of the largest airlines in the world, connecting travelers to hundreds of destinations across the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. Operating from major hubs such as Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, and Charlotte, American offers a wide range of travel options. Passengers can choose from Economy with affordable fares, Premium Economy with extra space, or Business and First Class featuring flat-bed seats, premium dining, and lounge access. With a modern fleet and membership in the oneworld alliance, American Airlines combines global reach with comfort and reliability.
Learn more about American Airlines
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 27m
Cheapest Price
$186 (€152)
American Airlines frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
1 carry-on bag (22 x 14 x 9 inches) and 1 personal item (18 x 14 x 8 inches) included in most fares
Additional luggage
Checked bags fees vary by route. First checked bag typically $30, second $40 on domestic flights
Cancellation Policy
Basic Economy tickets cannot be changed or refunded. Other fares allow changes with fee, refunds subject to fare rules.
Pregnant on board
Passengers can fly up to 36 weeks for single pregnancies, 32 weeks for multiple pregnancies. Medical certificate required within 7 days of departure if within 4 weeks of due date.
Unaccompagned minor
Children ages 5-14 can travel alone using American Airlines Unaccompanied Minor Service. Service fee is $150 each way.
Amenities on board the airplane
Wifi
Food sold onboard
USB plugs
Accessibility
American Airlines provides wheelchair assistance and special services for passengers with disabilities. Assistance must be requested at least 48 hours before departure.
Pets
Small dogs and cats allowed in cabin for $125 fee. Must be in approved carrier under seat. Service animals allowed.
Entertaiment on board

FAQs: Richmond, VA to Houston, TX Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Richmond, VA to Houston, TX by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Houston, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Richmond, VA to Houston, TX can start from as little as $100 (€82) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Richmond, VA to Houston, TX is $229 (€188); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Richmond, VA to Houston, TX is 5 h 29 min   to travel the 1156 mile (1865 km) long journey, with around there are 18 flights per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The earliest flight from Richmond, VA to Houston, TX leaves at 5: 00AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest flight from Richmond, VA to Houston, TX leaves at 9: 38PM.
The cheapest month for a flight from Richmond, VA to Houston, TX is October.
You have options as you can travel between Richmond, VA and Houston, TX 2 different ways: bus or flight.
Since neither Richmond, VA nor Houston, TX are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of USA and USA. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is a time difference of 1 h between Richmond, VA and Houston, TX all year round.
The best events to attend in Houston, TX include:
  • Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the largest livestock show and rodeo in the world featuring concerts, competitions, and exhibitions
  • Houston Art Car Parade, a unique parade showcasing creatively decorated cars as mobile works of art
  • Houston International Festival, a celebration of global cultures with food, music, and art from around the world
  • Bayou City Art Festival, an outdoor festival featuring local artists' work along with live music and food vendors.
The best holidays to experience in Houston, TX include:
  • Independence Day, fireworks and celebrations marking the nation's birthday
  • Labor Day, a long weekend perfect for outdoor activities and barbecues
  • Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings and enjoying the fall season
  • Christmas, festive decorations and holiday spirit throughout the city.
The best seasons to visit Houston, TX are Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Houston, TX is during April-June or September-November.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.

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Popular airports from Richmond, VA to Houston, TX

Richmond
Houston
The major airport for departures in Richmond is Richmond International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Richmond International Airport for your trip from Richmond to Houston.
Richmond International Airport (RIC)WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeCar Rental
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Car RentalCar Rental
information
address
Address
1 Richard E Byrd terminal Dr, Richmond, VA 23250, USA
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
I-64, Exit 197A
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops in concourses, Hudson News.
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available, short-term approximately 2.8€ ($3) per hour, long-term approximately 13.1€ ($14) per day.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurants in concourses, American and fast food
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotels nearby, Sheraton Richmond Airport Hotel.
Shower
Shower
  • No showers available.
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounge available, Club Lounge in Concourse A.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Lost and Found in main terminal.
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Car rental services available, Avis and Hertz onsite
Public transit options for Richmond International Airport
  • Bus Route 56, RIC Airport Stop, 11 km

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