Houston (IAH) to Richmond (RIC) flights
United Airlines, Mesa Airlines fly nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Richmond International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,157-mile flight takes about 2h 54m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,157 mi · 1,862 km
- Flight time
- 2h 54m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying IAH to RIC
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900 | 8,292 | 3h 6m |
| Mesa Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175 | 39,393 | 2h 53m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
IAH to RIC flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 12:03pm and the last at 6:50pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 4057United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 12:03pm | 4:11pm | 10 | 87% |
| UA 3984United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 12:10pm | 4:08pm | 6 | n/a |
| UA 5526United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:10pm | 4:08pm | 15 | 87% |
| UA 4038United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 6:05pm | 10:05pm | 21 | 81% |
| UA 1259United Airlines | 6:50pm | 10:51pm | 9 | 62% |
Is IAH to RIC on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 708 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (90%), those around 6pm the least (76%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 708 | 82% | 13 min | 0.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am to 12pm | 99 | 90% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 264 | 87% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 343 | 76% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 60 | 3,999 | |
| September 2025 | 57 | 3,741 | |
| October 2025 | 62 | 3,929 | |
| November 2025 | 59 | 3,524 | |
| December 2025 | 60 | 3,670 | |
| January 2026 | 48 | 3,006 | |
| February 2026 | 52 | 3,225 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 3,771 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 3,884 | |
| May 2026 | 63 | 4,377 | |
| June 2026 | 61 | 5,384 | |
| July 2026 | 64 | 5,808 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.