Flying from Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) leaving from either of these.
The average time for a direct Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight is 3 hours.
Richmond is one hour ahead of Houston. Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is located in Richmond, which runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC). You can pick from 9 direct services every week. United Airlines operates a 11:55am departure between IAH and RIC.
Your flight from Houston to RIC won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can take a direct flight from Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) leaving from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
When leaving from IAH, you can take a direct flight from Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) with United Airlines.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between IAH and RIC is United Airlines.
With a reliable 80.0% of services arriving on schedule, United Airlines ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
IAH is around 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 78.42% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can reach HOU from the centre of Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near William P. Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to RIC flight:
William P. Hobby Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 81.06% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Book one of these accommodation options near RIC instead:
Pick up a Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) rental car and discover Richmond and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) flight can help you lock in a great deal.
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Getting from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to central Richmond
Central Richmond is roughly 11 kilometres from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before you go.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
₹ 6,233 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field). A return flight starts at ₹ 15,432. These prices can change depending on demand.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Richmond. August is when most people book flights from Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Houston to RIC flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Richmond, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 34ºC.
January has temperatures of between -4ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Richmond
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field), choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Richmond:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Black History Museum & Cultural Centre of Virginia, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Virginia Museum of History & Culture are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Richmond itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Baltimore is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Richmond. Around 209 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Baltimore Aquarium, National Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United States, consider Washington DC, roughly 161 kilometres north of Richmond. Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House are key reasons to visit.
