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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:39 am
• Latest: departs at 4:35 pm and lands at 8:14 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 39m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Richmond to Houston takes 3h 39m, 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 Richmond to Houston range from $306 to $542, with an average of $401 over the past 12 months. Anything below $306 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $401 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $210 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $466 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 Richmond to Houston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $359 to $2,515. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Richmond to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $204, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates averaging $40:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates averaging $69:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Ace

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Richmond to Houston. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $372 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $466, a difference of $94.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Richmond and Houston.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 5h 26m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 27m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are George R. Brown Convention Center, Daikin Park and Houston Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Richmond to Houston 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

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