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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Richmond:

• Earliest: departs at 11:55 am and lands at 2:50 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:35 pm and lands at 9:30 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 55m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Richmond:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Houston to Richmond takes 2h 55m, covering 1,165 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Richmond range from $310 to $528, with an average of $400 over the past 12 months. Anything below $310 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $400 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $194 round-trip via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared to $450 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Richmond flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Richmond route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Houston to Richmond are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $252.

Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Flights from Houston to Richmond may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

One-stop flights from Houston to Richmond most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Houston to Richmond. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $363 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $473, a difference of $110.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Houston and Richmond.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 55m, compared with 5h 18m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 21m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, St. John's Episcopal Church and Black History Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to Richmond flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.