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

RIC Airport Page →
1,165 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 27 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private 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 35m G4WN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Houston flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 42m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Houston flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 59m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Houston flights
MDW Chicago 5h 20m LXJWN → SBEVJAWN Chicago (MDW) to Houston flights
MCO Orlando 5h 21m ADB6WN → WN Orlando (MCO) to Houston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 35m AAASQF → AABAEJA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Houston flights
DCA Washington 5h 36m AA → WN Washington (DCA) to Houston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 45m ADB6NK → WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Houston flights
LGA New York 6h 19m AADLPD → WN New York (LGA) to Houston flights
DEN Denver 7h 43m EJAF9UA → EJAWN Denver (DEN) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Richmond to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,165 mi 2h 52m nonstop -1h behind

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

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All flights from Houston (HOU) Houston to Richmond flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
BNA ~4h 35m ATL ~4h 42m CVG ~4h 45m BWI ~4h 59m MDW ~5h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,427
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
RIC → HOU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
70%
Return
HOU → RIC
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric RIC→HOU PHF→HOU ORF→HOU
Distance from RIC – 52 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 3
Weekly flights ~1 – 1
Flight time 2h 52m 3h 20m 4h 46m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Newport News (PHF) to Houston flights · Norfolk (ORF) to Houston flights · Charlottesville (CHO) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,165 mi / 1,875 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 52m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,165 mi / 1,875 km
Flight time2h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 2h 52m 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.
Houston is 1 hour behind Richmond.
Yes, return flights from HOU to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, ORF and CHO. 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 RIC to HOU

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

RIC to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to HOU is about 2 hours 52 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 Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Charlottesville (CHO).