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Flights from Houston to Richmond
There are no direct flights from Houston to Richmond. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 3h 51m door to door (380 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 51m
Houston to Richmond at a glance
Fastest journey3h 51mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Houston to Richmond
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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HOU Atlanta (ATL) RIC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Mon17:15 HOU19:58 ATL0h 47m connection20:45 ATL22:06 RICDelta Air Lines
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HOU Charlotte (CLT) RIC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon10:00 HOU13:07 CLT0h 53m connection14:00 CLT14:52 RICAmerican Airlines
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HOU Nashville (BNA) RIC
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Mon09:15 HOU10:50 BNA1h 25m connection12:15 BNA14:30 RICSouthwest Airlines
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HOU Dallas (DFW) RIC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu13:00 HOU13:54 DFW0h 51m connection14:45 DFW18:19 RICAmerican Airlines
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HOU Chicago (ORD) RIC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Wed15:45 HOU18:04 ORD0h 56m connection19:00 ORD21:54 RICUnited Airlines
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HOU Orlando (MCO) RIC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines
Mon09:45 HOU12:46 MCO2h 14m connection15:00 MCO16:46 RICUnited Airlines + Frontier Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,868 km1,160 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 51mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hRichmond vs Houston
- Currency in Richmond
- USD
- Airports
- IAH, HOU → RIC
Flights from Houston to Richmond: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Houston to Richmond?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte and Nashville. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Houston to Richmond?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,868 km.
Where do you change planes between Houston and Richmond?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Nashville (BNA) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Houston and Richmond?
Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC).
What is the time difference between Houston and Richmond?
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Houston.





