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

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E75L
12:01 AM
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3:46 AM
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2h 45m
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UA4057
UA United
E7W
11:53 AM
CDT TB
3:45 PM
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2h 52m
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E7W
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E75L
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Houston to Richmond
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,156 mi 2h 45m nonstop +1h ahead 44 1-stop hubs

IAH–RIC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,156 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore IAH Routes RIC Routes IAH Live Flights RIC Live Flights IAH Delays RIC Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–RIC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 E75L, E7W 2h45-2h52 70% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to RIC direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
GSP ~4h 40m DAL ~4h 42m GPT ~4h 56m JAX ~5h 2m CHS ~5h 4m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,446
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
IAH → RIC
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
45%
Return
RIC → IAH
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → RIC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Richmond.
Distance & Flight Time
1,156 mi / 1,860 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m to 2h 52m.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance1,156 mi / 1,860 km
Flight time2h 45m to 2h 52m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 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 IAH to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Richmond International Airport take approximately 2h 45m to 2h 52m. The route covers 1,156 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IAH to RIC. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSP, DAL, GPT, JAX, CHS, PIT, CMH, APF, MKE, YYZ, SRQ, STL, DRO, BZN, SLC, RSW, BFI, MSP, FLL, DTW, ATL, MDW, PBI, DEN, RDU, TPA, BWI, IAD, MIA, MSY, ORD, PHL, DFW, MCO, CLT, LGA, BOS, EWR, BNA, JFK, PHX, LAS, IND and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from RIC to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 IAH to RIC

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAH to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to RIC ranges from 2 hours 45 minutes to 2 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,156 miles (1,860 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GSP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.