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$65 Find cheap flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Richmond to Houston departing on 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Richmond to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Richmond to Houston, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Houston (RIC-HOU)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Richmond to Houston that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:35 pm - 1:08 amRIC-IAH
5h 33m1 stop
9:30 am - 8:17 pmIAH-RIC
9h 47m1 stop
$107Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 10
12:08 pm - 11:15 pmRIC-IAH
12h 07m1 stop
3:52 pm - 9:18 amIAH-RIC
16h 26m2 stops
$120Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19
3:49 pm - 1:11 amRIC-IAH
10h 22m1 stop
3:52 pm - 9:18 amIAH-RIC
16h 26m2 stops
$164
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Thu, Jun 13 - Wed, Jun 19
3:49 pm - 1:11 amRIC-IAH
10h 22m1 stop
3:52 pm - 9:18 amIAH-RIC
16h 26m2 stops
$167
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Thu, Jun 13 - Wed, Jun 19
8:19 pm - 11:55 pmRIC-IAH
4h 36m1 stop
6:00 pm - 12:14 amIAH-RIC
5h 14m1 stop
$219American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Wed, Jun 19
7:27 pm - 11:52 pmRIC-HOU
5h 25m1 stop
4:27 pm - 11:51 pmHOU-RIC
6h 24m1 stop
$222American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 23 - Mon, Aug 26
5:45 am - 9:14 amRIC-HOU
4h 29m1 stop
4:23 pm - 10:49 pmHOU-RIC
5h 26m1 stop
$228Delta
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Thu, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 10
5:59 pm - 10:25 pmRIC-HOU
5h 26m1 stop
10:30 am - 6:30 pmHOU-RIC
7h 00m1 stop
$253Delta
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Thu, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 14
7:20 pm - 11:02 amRIC-HOU
16h 42m1 stop
7:00 am - 12:11 pmHOU-RIC
28h 11m1 stop
$317Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 20 - Thu, Jul 4
12:31 pm - 11:08 amRIC-HOU
23h 37m1 stop
8:21 pm - 6:21 pmHOU-RIC
21h 00m1 stop
$485Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 13 - Wed, Jun 19

Flights from Richmond to Houston - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond to Houston to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Richmond, Virginia to Houston flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Richmond, Virginia to Houston cost $157 and was between Richmond, Virginia and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $328.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Richmond to Houston?

The average price of all flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Richmond to Houston, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Houston, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston is January, where tickets cost $267 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $443 and $375 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond, Virginia to Houston, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Richmond to Houston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Richmond to Houston found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $107 on Spirit Airlines, followed by American Airlines ($219). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $65 on Spirit Airlines and from $111 on American Airlines.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Richmond, Virginia and Houston?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Richmond, Virginia to Houston.
There is just one airline that flies from Richmond, Virginia to Houston direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $188.

How many flights are there between Richmond, Virginia and Houston per day?

Each day, there are 2 nonstop flights that take off from Richmond, Virginia and land in Houston, with an average flight time of 3h 05m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 14 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 2.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Richmond, Virginia and Houston?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Richmond to Houston take?

Flying between Houston and Richmond will take minimum 2h 59m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

$65
Flight from Richmond to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from Richmond to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Richmond to Houston

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond, Virginia to Houston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond, Virginia to Houston was $65 for a one-way ticket and $107 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Richmond and Houston?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Houston from Richmond.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Richmond to Houston?

    When flying out of Richmond you will be using Richmond Byrd Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Houston Hobby or Houston George Bush Intcntl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Richmond to Houston?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Houston?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Richmond and Houston, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Houston from Richmond?

    Charlotte is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Richmond to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond to Houston?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Richmond to Houston.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Richmond to Houston?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston from Richmond is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Richmond to Houston?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Richmond to Houston?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Richmond to Houston?

Find which airlines fly direct from Byrd Intl to Houston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Richmond Byrd Intl to Houston

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Houston to Richmond Byrd Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Richmond to Houston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/12Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
22h 18mRIC-IAH
$65
6/20Thu
1 stopSpirit Airlines
7h 25mRIC-IAH
$78
6/12Wed
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
22h 18mRIC-IAH
$82
6/12Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 55mRIC-IAH
$111
6/20Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 40mRIC-HOU
$111
6/21Fri
3 stops
26h 12mRIC-IAH
$155
7/14Sun
3 stops
23h 39mRIC-IAH
$181
6/23Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
6h 58mRIC-HOU
$228
6/20Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 59mRIC-IAH
$280
6/22Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
3h 08mRIC-IAH
$320

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Last minute flights from Richmond to Houston

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Richmond to Houston that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/4Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 59mRIC-IAH
6/19Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 14mIAH-RIC
$219
6/3Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 36mRIC-IAH
6/5Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 58mIAH-RIC
$222
6/6Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 40mRIC-HOU
6/8Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 06mHOU-RIC
$222
6/4Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 42mRIC-IAH
6/19Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 26mIAH-RIC
$281
6/4Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 42mRIC-IAH
6/19Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
11h 36mIAH-RIC
$289
6/4Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 42mRIC-IAH
6/19Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
18h 20mIAH-RIC
$302
6/4Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 59mRIC-IAH
6/19Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 53mIAH-RIC
$644
6/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 41mRIC-IAH
6/19Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 53mIAH-RIC
$654
6/6Thu
multi-stopDelta
4h 49mRIC-HOU
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
4h 31mHOU-RIC
$703
6/6Thu
multi-stopDelta
10h 09mRIC-HOU
6/13Thu
multi-stopDelta
7h 35mHOU-RIC
$872

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