RIC - HOU

$155 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$289
Overall average: $407
American Airlines
Thu 5/7Sat 5/9
RIC - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$155
Typical prices: $145-$258
Southwest
Sun 4/5
RIC - HOU • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $289 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Richmond and Hobby. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $178 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 07m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 6 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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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

Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
7:17 pm - 11:47 pm
RIC
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HOU
5h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 11:15 pm
HOU
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RIC
5h 56m
1 stop
$289American Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
Southwest Logo
7:30 pm - 12:20 am
RIC
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HOU
5h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 6:55 pm
HOU
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RIC
4h 40m
1 stop
$309Southwest
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
Southwest Logo
8:05 am - 2:55 pm
RIC
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HOU
7h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:50 pm - 9:55 pm
HOU
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RIC
8h 05m
2 stops
$314Southwest
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
Southwest Logo
1:40 pm - 7:50 pm
RIC
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HOU
7h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 9:55 pm
HOU
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RIC
7h 55m
2 stops
$319Southwest
Thu, Apr 2 - Tue, Apr 7
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:23 am
RIC
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HOU
5h 48m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:27 pm - 12:24 am
HOU
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RIC
5h 57m
1 stop
$334Delta
Fri, Apr 24 - Mon, Apr 27
American Airlines Logo
7:17 pm - 11:47 pm
RIC
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HOU
5h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 2:14 pm
HOU
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RIC
7h 13m
1 stop
$338American Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 12:25 am
RIC
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HOU
8h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:30 am - 6:55 pm
HOU
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RIC
8h 25m
2 stops
$339Southwest
Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
American Airlines Logo
7:17 pm - 11:47 pm
RIC
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HOU
5h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 2:14 pm
HOU
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RIC
7h 13m
1 stop
$343American Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10
Southwest Logo
5:15 pm - 12:35 am
RIC
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HOU
8h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 10:55 pm
HOU
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RIC
5h 45m
2 stops
$344Southwest
Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Mar 31
American Airlines Logo
7:06 pm - 11:58 pm
RIC
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HOU
5h 52m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:10 pm
HOU
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RIC
5h 10m
1 stop
$357American Airlines
Booking Insights

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 January, where tickets cost $304 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $447 and $437 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$155
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 15% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% 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 $155 for a one-way ticket and $289 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.

  • 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 $320 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 $366 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4319 reviews
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7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

6.0 GoodChris, Mar 2026
DAL - SAT
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I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

I had a flight cancel and had it rerouted. When the rerouted they put me at a window seat instead of an isle. It was hard sitting by the window because the couple with masks on were making out. I get motion sickness which is why I need to have the isle seat.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

THEY FAILED ME AND I NEVER GOT ON THE FLIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS SO DELAYED! I ENDED UP HAVING TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A HOTEL AND STAY IN NASHVILLE TO CATCH A FLIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. DELTA IS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE>

8 hours late and the plane smelled like urine, that smell in the morning when your child wet the bed in the night.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

Perhaps when you’re sitting in 1st class and the crew closes the bathroom for the pilots, there could be a notification other than holding your hands up as a blockade when you get there and you’re told the restrooms are closed please turn around … especially at night when visibility is poor and you’re met by a flight attendants with their arms up

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

Dloght delayed by 2.5 hrs . Common theme in my last four american floghts

The flight attendants and the service is getting worse by the day.

They are rarely on time! Very hard to plan your travels when flights or connections keep getting delayed.

Forced to check bags. Crew uninterested in collecting trash. Unclean seats.

Mediocre would be best description. Food bland. Seat biz class uncomfortable to sleep. Crew never dimmed lights completely in an overnight flight to Europe. Would avoid AA if possible.

Massimo, flight attendant was very authentic, attentive - wonderful. Food/wrap was just okay.

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

Bad airline to travel with my flight was delayed for more than 3 hours they act like it’s normal

The plane was clean and crew was nice. Can’t speak on food as I did not have any

flight delayed because of poor staffing and organization - confusion from gate agents and flight attendant supervisors scheduling a missing flight attendant. flight delay 1 hr 30 min

My flight was delayed by over an hour and the turbulance was horrible.

This flight cancelled. I am in the airport right now and my kids sleep on the floor. We are waiting for information in the line 4 hours and rude woman from spirit airline offers us flight to Austin on 23 February. No water no food offer. The offer to book hotel and they will refund 150$. The nearest hotel 450$ per night. So I got flight to San Antonio 02/22 at 7am. I hate this company, they are rude and no empathy. So many people with kids were there. And I don’t sleep and it is cold here. I don’t have warm clothes for me and my kids. And I don’t have money for transport from San Antonio to my Austin.

The flight was delayed over an hour which got us into DFW at approximately 2:20 am

Terrible. Spirit cancelled the flight with 3 hours notice and were absolutely no help getting another flight. Had to make my own reservation on another airline and arrived in Dallas 12 hours later.

They cancelled the flight due to crew unavailability. The next day they cancelled the flight again.

That gate is like a ducking shelter at Newark No where to sit Outlets that don’t work Bathrooms that are dirty

For the cost you can't e too critical, but the inablitiy to recline the seat and minimal cushioning in the seats made for a less than comfortable flight. Other than that we had an ealry departure and arrival, boarding was smooth.

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