RichmondtoHoustonFlight Time
RIC–IAH · Nonstop
Richmond (Richmond International Airport) to Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport).
The estimated flight time from Richmond (RIC) to Houston (IAH) is about 2h 58m, covering 1,156 miles. United Airlines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 2/day departures, from 06:30 to 16:52 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 58m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,156 mi | Nonstop | 2/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Richmond to Houston
United Airlines and American Airlines operate 2/day flights from RIC to IAH.
- First departure
- 06:30
- Last departure
- 16:52
- Cadence
- 2 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 2
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1-2/day | Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet · Seat map | 06:30 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IAH to RIC flights — 2-3/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for RIC, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 14 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Richmond to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Richmond (RIC) to Houston (IAH) is about 2h 58m, based on the 1,156-mile flying distance.
How far is Richmond from Houston?
Richmond (RIC) to Houston (IAH) is about 1,156 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Richmond to Houston?
Yes. United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Richmond (RIC) to Houston (IAH), with 2/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Richmond to Houston?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Richmond (RIC) to Houston (IAH).
What aircraft fly from Richmond to Houston?
The RIC–IAH route is flown with Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Richmond
- ORF - NorfolkNorfolk International Airport · 75 mi from RICFlights from ORF
- DCA - WashingtonRonald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport · 94 mi from RICFlights from DCA
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 100 mi from RICFlights from IAD
Near Houston
- HOU - HoustonWilliam P Hobby Airport · 24 mi from IAHFlights to HOU