Houston (IAH) to Richmond (RIC) flights
An economy award from Houston (IAH) to Richmond (RIC) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Richmond (RIC): United Airlines. The two airports are 1,156 miles (1,860 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 27 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Atlanta and Nashville and more.
How many miles IAH to RIC costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 10,000 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from IAH to RIC
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book IAH to RIC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
IAH to RIC with one stop
27 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Nashville (BNA)United Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines
- Via New Orleans (MSY)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Charleston (CHS)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Baltimore (BWI)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Jacksonville (JAX)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Tampa (TPA)United Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways
- Via Orlando (MCO)Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Sarasota (SRQ)United Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
IAH to RIC: common questions
How many miles does IAH to RIC cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (10,000), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to RIC?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Richmond (RIC).
How far is Houston from Richmond by plane?
Houston (IAH) and Richmond (RIC) are 1,156 miles (1,860 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book IAH to RIC award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Houston and Richmond?
The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), Nashville (BNA), New Orleans (MSY) and Charleston (CHS). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.