Richmond (RIC) to Houston (IAH) flights
Mesa Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Richmond International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,157-mile flight takes about 3h 16m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,157 mi · 1,862 km
- Flight time
- 3h 16m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying RIC to IAH
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175 | 39,361 | 3h 18m |
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900 | 8,018 | 3h 1m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RIC to IAH flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:05am and the last at 4:55pm. 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 4077United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 6:05am | 8:26am | 21 | 100% |
| UA 2464United Airlines | 6:15am | 8:17am | 10 | 85% |
| UA 6231United Airlines · operated by Mesa Airlines | 4:52pm | 7:10pm | 16 | 83% |
| UA 5553United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:55pm | 7:10pm | 15 | 93% |
Is RIC to IAH on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 708 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (88%), those around 4pm the least (83%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 708 | 86% | 11 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
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 60 | 3,748 | |
| September 2025 | 56 | 3,593 | |
| October 2025 | 63 | 4,035 | |
| November 2025 | 59 | 3,575 | |
| December 2025 | 60 | 4,012 | |
| January 2026 | 47 | 2,946 | |
| February 2026 | 52 | 3,216 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 3,901 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 3,704 | |
| May 2026 | 62 | 4,267 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 5,224 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 5,714 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.