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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$269
Typical prices: $323-$478
Southwest
Tue 8/18Mon 8/24
RIC - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$145
Typical prices: $184-$259
Delta
Thu 8/20
RIC - HOU • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $269 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $279 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 18m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 34% 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Richmond to Hobby

Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 7:55 pm
RIC
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HOU
5h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:00 am - 3:45 pm
HOU
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RIC
5h 45m
1 stop
$269Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 11:56 pm
RIC
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HOU
5h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:57 pm - 10:59 pm
HOU
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RIC
6h 02m
1 stop
$269American Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
5:42 pm - 10:05 pm
RIC
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HOU
5h 23m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 1:05 am
HOU
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RIC
6h 45m
1 stop
$269Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
American Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 11:56 pm
RIC
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HOU
5h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:57 pm - 10:59 pm
HOU
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RIC
6h 02m
1 stop
$269American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 7:55 pm
RIC
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HOU
5h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 7:10 pm
HOU
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RIC
8h 10m
2 stops
$274Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 1:40 pm
RIC
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HOU
8h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
10:00 am - 7:10 pm
HOU
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RIC
8h 10m
2 stops
$280Southwest
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
Delta Logo
10:07 am - 4:25 pm
RIC
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HOU
7h 18m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 1:05 am
HOU
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RIC
6h 45m
1 stop
$289Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
5:42 pm - 10:05 pm
RIC
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HOU
5h 23m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 1:05 am
HOU
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RIC
6h 45m
1 stop
$289Delta
Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 7:51 pm
RIC
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HOU
5h 41m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:41 am - 2:17 pm
HOU
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RIC
7h 36m
1 stop
$294American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 1:15 pm
RIC
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HOU
8h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 2:50 pm
HOU
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RIC
7h 00m
1 stop
$294Southwest
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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Houston Hobby Airport from Richmond usually cost between $323 and $478 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $269 on Delta (Aug 27-Aug 31).

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 Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Houston Hobby Airport, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday 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 $309 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $459 and $442 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 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 34% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$145
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Houston Hobby Airport was $145 for a one-way ticket and $269 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 $328 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 $334 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 4229 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MSY - HOU
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One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

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

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

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.

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!

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Chairs are not reclinable. Not ear phones for sale. Seats should be assigned to avoid confrontations. Flight attendants were AMAZING.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Smaller plane for a longer flight than my first one. Doesn’t make sense.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

Because I was moved to an exit row, the snacks in economy comfort, the selection of snacks was better.

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

My Flight was cancelled and there was no other options available for me to Travel on that date and my options for the next day was all connecting flights that would have me in the airports all day before reaching my destination

Great!! I haven’t had a bad experience with them.

I appreciate the crew and their hard work. In Atlanta, the ticket counter had 1 woman to do all the work. She was amazing. People weren’t happy they had to check their carry on roller bags, but she handled them well. She was cordial and worked quickly to get the passengers boarded.

I understand why there was a 40 minute delay, but we should have been offered snacks during that time. We weren’t offered it until later.

Flight staff and all was fine. Food always sucks on planes so nothing new.

Wonderful flight! The crew was good, check-in was good and orderly and the flight was uneventful and good.

The international portion was good. Food and beverage options were good. The sustainable wooden eatery was less than desirable. Your Star Alliance partner ANA provided real silverware. I'm 6'3" & 198 lbs and felt cramped in the exit row. How can that be? Flight attendant all had a pleasant disposition which is always good.

Boarded from a very small gate at LAX. Staff at gate had us line up, then waited 25 minutes to board without a word of explanation. Plane arrived on time then waited 20 minutes for a plane to vacate our gate. Majority of bags arrived after 15 minutes but it took an hour for a small number of remaining bags to be off-loaded despite my “priority” bag tag.

The boarding process on the departure from LA was rather slow even though I was in Group 1. For first class, I was not expecting to have to pay for Wi-fi but I did and then the wi-fi was spotty. The entree was surprisingly good and so that was a pleasant surprise. However, once I got to Houston, it was terrible. Unfortunately there was bad weather but the constant gate changes for my connecting flight was difficult to manage due to having to navigate back and forth between different terminals.

The pilot had to extend the flight time from san antonio to Houston to burn off fuel. This caused a lot of unnecessary stress since we had a tight connection to Aruba. And with no other flights going to Aruba we were worried about spending a night in Houston. We had to to run to our connection because of the flight crews mistake. Not happy.

The flight was delayed, they didn’t even have water for the toilets or for drinks

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Planes were on time, we were offered opportunities to take seats in exit aisles that had better leg room, tasks offs and landings were smooth, we were kept informed of flight status

They did not offer coffee on a 7am flight…awful!!

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

The flight had a delay that made me being in a real rush to take the second flight. The delay was almost for 2 hours. They moved us from gate to gate in 4 times. Once I arrived to Philadelphia, I got to run thorough all the airport, as the train was already closed by that time. So I got sick with asthma for all the running I had to do. And I was the last one to board, when it was almost closed. So irresponsable with the people

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

Flight overall was good. Landing was a little rough, but could be attributed to the rainy weather.

The free internet access did not work, so we had to purchase 2 Internet packages. Flight attendants were not proactive in checking in with first class patrons

Equipment swap led to 2+ hour delay on international flight. And to top it off, boarding took forever.

Wretched scheduling - they got themselves into a critical crew situation and didn’t try to address it until 15 minutes before they had to cancel my flight

Terrible. I hate flying with AA. There is always a high level of stress felt when I fly with them.

Cut off carry ons, had to check, got on and there was plenty of bin space. Disappointing.

A more comfortable seat. Padding would be really helpful but I've read the airlines don't want customers to be satisfied with economy seats.

Everything was good except checking bags . I had paid for two bags but it didn’t show so we had to do it again while people waited and we were struggling to get to our flight

Flight delayed 4 times on a non-stop from BOS to SFO. Then when landed in SFO had to wait for 30 mins for a gate AT 3:30AM.

Plane was delayed multiple times. I would like to request a refund. Was due to arrive Thursday evening ended up arriving Friday morning.

The seats were roomier than other airplanes I’ve been on.

The security line at JFK was one of the longest I’ve ever experienced - probably 45 minutes. I don’t know if JetBlue has control over it, but it detracted from the overall experience. Entertainment had good options, but the volume control was a bit small to tap on and the screen had a fair amount of interference blips. Clearer picture would have been better.

Worst customer service ever experienced on the planet, dirty plane, no communication, and severe delays

There were mutliple delays. There was inconsistent, delayed, and poor communication regarding the delays.

Going through JFK’s security is a mess. The TSA security said no shoes on the bins. So, we place our shoes in the belt and they came out all over the belt. Boarding was delayed and Flight as well.

I loved the flight and the crew. It was comfortable and smooth.

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