Flying from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): what you need to know
Houston is one hour behind Richmond and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your RIC to HOU flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to William P. Hobby Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RIC and HOU:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
At the moment, $109 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to William P. Hobby Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $216. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from RIC to HOU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to William P. Hobby Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
When it comes to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)'s on-time performance, data shows 77.63% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Richmond to Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) is around 21 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport usually takes 2 hours 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near RIC? If you're boarding an early flight from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to William P. Hobby Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
If you're coming in on a late Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to William P. Hobby Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near HOU:
Pick up a William P. Hobby Airport rental car and discover Houston and beyond with your own wheels. Easirent, Dollar and Thrifty are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from William P. Hobby Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport to the center of Houston has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
It typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to William P. Hobby Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Houston in April.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field) to William P. Hobby Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RIC to HOU sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
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