Houston to Richmond (HOU–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,165 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 4mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 22m WN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 23m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 40m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Richmond flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 40m WN → MX New Orleans (MSY) to Richmond flights
JAX Jacksonville 4h 46m WN → MX Jacksonville (JAX) to Richmond flights
MCO Orlando 5h 10m EJAWN → ADB6F9 Orlando (MCO) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 21m AAASBA → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
TPA Tampa 5h 22m WN → MX Tampa (TPA) to Richmond flights
MDW Chicago 5h 25m WN → EJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Richmond flights
LGA New York 5h 44m WN → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Richmond
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,165 mi 2h 29m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–RIC has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps HOU Routes RIC Routes HOU Live Flights RIC Live Flights HOU Delays RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
BNA ~4h 22m ATL ~4h 23m BWI ~4h 40m MSY ~4h 40m JAX ~4h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,345
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → RIC
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
64%
Return
RIC → HOU
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric HOU→RIC IAH→RIC AUS→RIC
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 3
Weekly flights – 21 –
Flight time 2h 29m 3h 2h 52m
Departure OTP 54% – –
Houston (IAH) to Richmond flights · Austin (AUS) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · RIC: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
1,165 mi / 1,875 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 29m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance1,165 mi / 1,875 km
Flight time2h 29m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 2h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 1,165 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from RIC to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HOU to RIC

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to RIC is about 2 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,165 miles (1,875 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).