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

IAH Airport Page →
1,156 mi airlines charter/private 28/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 19m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4057+1
UA United
E75L
1:31 PM
CDT TC
5:32 PM
EDT
3h 1m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2840
UA United
73G
6:50 PM
CDT TE
10:51 PM
EDT
3h 1m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
EK6150+1
EK Emirates
E7W
6:50 PM
CDT TB
10:54 PM
EDT
3h 4m
50%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1259
UA United
73G
6:50 PM
CDT TC
10:51 PM
EDT
3h 1m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4053
UA United
E7W
6:15 AM
EDT
8:30 AM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA400
UA United
73G
6:15 AM
EDT
8:17 AM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2464
UA United
738
6:24 AM
EDT
8:40 AM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ6578+1
NZ Air New Zealand
73G
6:30 AM
EDT
8:32 AM
CDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6231+1
UA United
E7W
6:22 PM
EDT
8:51 PM
CDT
3h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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
ATL Atlanta 4h 36m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richmond flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 47m AAF9IB AA Charlotte (CLT) to Richmond flights
BNA Nashville 4h 59m CMEKNZ DLEJAG4 Nashville (BNA) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 8m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
MSY New Orleans 5h 10m ACCMEK MX New Orleans (MSY) to Richmond flights
DTW Detroit 5h 28m AFAMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Richmond flights
MCO Orlando 5h 32m ADF9NH ADB6WN Orlando (MCO) to Richmond flights
IAD Dulles 5h 39m AVAZCA ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Richmond flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 45m AABAEI AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Richmond flights
ORD Chicago 5h 51m AAASAV AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Richmond flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Richmond
1 carrier, 28 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,156 mi 3h 1m nonstop +1h ahead

IAH–RIC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,156 miles in approximately 3h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: EK 21 73G, E75L 3h01 29% Star Alliance EK
Aircraft on this route
73G Boeing 737-700 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – EK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to RIC direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,472
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → RIC
29%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
29%
Arriving
55%
Return
RIC → IAH
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → RIC delays →

Other ways to reach Richmond from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric IAH→RIC HOU→RIC AUS→RIC
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 28
Flight time 3h 1m 2h 29m 2h 7m
Departure OTP 29%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Richmond International Airport.

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 3h 1m gate to gate.
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.

IAH–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Richmond route.
Route details
Distance1,156 mi / 1,860 km
Flight time3h 1m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights28 out / 23 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to RIC flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Richmond International Airport take about 3h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 1,156 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to RIC: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville.
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.
Nearby alternatives include HOU 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 IAH to RIC

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Richmond International Airport (RIC) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAH to RIC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to RIC is about 3 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,156 miles (1,860 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).