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$125 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport

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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
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Cheapest round-trip
$249
Overall average: $446
Delta
Wed 4/1Wed 4/15
RIC - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$125
Typical prices: $184-$279
Southwest
Wed 4/1
RIC - HOU • 1 stop
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Southwest
Cheapest • from $249 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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October
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Hobby (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 Hobby 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Hobby

Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15
Delta Logo
6:31 pm - 10:28 pmRIC-HOU
4h 57m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:35 pm - 12:01 amHOU-RIC
5h 26m1 stop
$249Delta
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 10:40 pmRIC-HOU
7h 35m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:00 am - 12:45 pmHOU-RIC
6h 45m1 stop
$254Southwest
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Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
American Airlines Logo
3:41 pm - 10:46 pmRIC-HOU
8h 05m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:47 pmHOU-RIC
7h 47m1 stop
$274American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 8:15 pmRIC-HOU
8h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 3:15 pmHOU-RIC
6h 50m1 stop
$278Southwest
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 12:50 pmRIC-HOU
7h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 6:40 pmHOU-RIC
11h 50m2 stops
$289Southwest
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Thu, Apr 2 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
6:31 pm - 10:28 pmRIC-HOU
4h 57m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 6:33 pmHOU-RIC
4h 33m1 stop
$294Delta
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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 14
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 1:28 pmRIC-HOU
6h 28m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:25 amHOU-RIC
4h 25m1 stop
$299Delta
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sun, Jan 18
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 10:50 pmRIC-HOU
7h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 3:15 pmHOU-RIC
7h 45m2 stops
$304Southwest
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Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 14
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 2:25 pmRIC-HOU
9h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 4:35 pmHOU-RIC
8h 45m1 stop
$310Southwest
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Sun, Jan 4 - Wed, Jan 7
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 12:20 amRIC-HOU
6h 55m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 3:15 pmHOU-RIC
6h 50m1 stop
$319Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Hobby flights

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

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Houston Hobby Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport, 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 to Houston Hobby Airport is October, where tickets cost $318 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $450 and $446 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$125
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from Richmond to Hobby

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Hobby based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport was $125 for a one-way ticket and $249 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    Richmond and Houston Hobby Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Richmond from Richmond Byrd Intl and will be arriving at Houston Hobby.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport?

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Houston, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Houston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $326 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $372 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Hobby Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston Hobby Airport 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 Hobby Airport?

    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 Hobby Airport with an airline and back to Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond and HOU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Hobby Airport from Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Richmond to Hobby

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond to Houston. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Richmond to Hobby? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4251 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

10.0 ExcellentIlevba, Nov 2025DCA - DAL
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No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Was good. I miss the free 2 checked bags. That was part of what made Southwest special

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

The movies using Southwest WiFi kept pausing and I had to restart multiple times.

First, my flight was a usual flight nothing exceptional or unexpected. Over all it was a normal, good flight! Second, your questionaire is wholly lacking in the proper options to which one can answer a question. Often on short flights, there is no food let alone entertainment so why isn't that reflected in your questionaire? A simple "not applicable" would cover that issue appropriately but no, your form arbitrarily enters an answer based on the initial assessment which normally isn't factual. Until you provide an accurate means of assessing flights, I'll no longer be completing of these unimpressive and misleading assessements. Thank you!

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

It would’ve been nice for all that money to have a more substantial snack for free. I remember once upon a time getting a very nice turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread for no charge along with a drink. I guess those days are gone. it’s a little insulting being given a cookie or a bag of baked chips Going forward I’ll just bring my own.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

Flight was good and crew was super polite. However, there were around 5 kids screaming the WHOLE 2 hours. I understand kids have to come but parents need to do something to control their children. They make the experience terrible, especially after finishing 16 hour shifts at the hospital I needed some sleep, which I did not get.

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

I flew with my dog and had already purchased my dog’s ticket. Even that morning I had called costumer service to insure that my husband and I had seats together since the website was giving me an error when choosing our seats and the representative mentioned our dog. I showed up early to the airport and when I got to the gate and we started boarding I was help back and told that I was supposed to have a yellow tag and that I should have checked in at the counter for them to give me that tag. I was not aware of this, the representative on the phone did not say anything. Nor did I see it anywhere in the checking process online, so if you travel with a pet and are not checking in luggage, just know that you still have to go to the check in counter when arriving at the airport unless you want to be the last one to board and not have room for your carry on in the overhead bins. Other than that, I had a great experience.

This flight was perfect. No complaints and only the highest regard for the crew and ground staff and how they executed perfectly. I fly a lot with United and would request predictability and transparency in their operations instead of last minute changes.

This is for UA2274 from Houston to Sacramento. The flight was delayed arriving due to mechanical issues so we left about 3 hours later than scheduled. When boarding the plane the temperature inside was excessive - likely close to 100. Pilot apologized and said it was going to improve at altitude, which it did. But before that I honestly thought there might have been more delays removing passengers made ill from the heat. We were delayed leaving due to another mechanical issue. There was not water on the plane due to a panel that was not secured. They did that quickly, but the combination of mechanical issues was rather disturbing and did not reflect well on United.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

I have a gluten allergy so didn't have any food

Baggage handling poor. Second time this has happened. My bag went to San Francisco instead of Fiji. No apology. Luckily Nadi airport staff are fantastic. My bag arrived in Fiji the next day.

Wish a flight with more than 2 hours with some snack rather than just cookie/biscuit.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

Delayed delayed delayed and no offer for food or vouchers

A couple ladies from the crew were so rude and nasty. Thought they were mad at having to be there especially if you asked a question. This will make me think twice next time if I book a flight with you.

Always seated jammed in rear of aircraft Admirals Club food at DFW terminal D was absolute worst food experience and I pay $600/year to eat this dried out junk

Flight attendants on this flight were very attentive and friendly

You can plug your phone in & use their wifi to watch movies, etc, but the plane’s wifi was disconnected for most of the flight.

Very below average , plane from Dallas to Toyko was very poor designed plane. I had to sit for 13 hours next to fat man. Really bad seat and entertainment screen sucked

Uncomfortable seats and tiny tray table. Expensive snacks. Flight was on time and crew was pleasant but take me back to Southwest!

Boarding and unboarding processes were pretty smooth. I gave a low score for Boarding because of how my flight was missing from all the boards at the airport, and when I checked the flight status on the Spirit website, it said it would be departing from Terminal E, gate D15. There are no "D" gates in terminal E.

The flight was on time and the crew was very professional and accommodating. When other airlines are canceling flights Spirit is still flying with on time flights. I have no complaints and will continue to choose Spirit when it is the best option for me.

Prices for bags are extremely expensive and if you go higher on weight, the charge is ridiculous.

Waited at the airport for over 4 hours to board this flight. Terrible airline

Flight was good and on time. Everyone was nice. Seats aren't very comfortable

The seats are too small the plane makes weird noise when landing 🛬

For the minimalist experience, it is really a great ride-- feels a little like public transport i guess

I didn't order food. I requested a Tomato juice and was given a boody mary mix. The serve needs to warn the customer what their given. It wasn't a huge deal, but I wasted $4.50.

EVERYTHING! It was so bad that I will be filing a claim for reimbursement for my seat as I could not fully sit in it due to an obese person being next to me and spilling over into my "space." And my personal item in the overhead been got crushed between two suitcases, so now my business laptop has been damaged beyond repair. Also, it was expensive! Since you pay for EVERYTHING, the cost of the trip was probably more than if you I used an airline that was not discounted. I will NEVER fly Spirit Airlines again!

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