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$97+ Cheap flights from Houston to Raleigh (RDU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — RDU
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in September or October, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Raleigh (RDU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$195
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$97
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$358
From Houston to Raleigh-Durham
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 1, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/186:23 amIAH - RDU
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/156:22 pmRDU - IAH
Nonstop3h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$195
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/77:44 pmIAH - RDU
2 stops19h 26mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/1210:17 amRDU - IAH
1 stop22h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$197
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/294:42 pmIAH - RDU
Nonstop2h 51mFrontier
Sun 6/16:22 pmRDU - IAH
Nonstop3h 13mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/292:10 pmHOU - RDU
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/67:48 pmRDU - HOU
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/86:02 amIAH - RDU
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/2211:57 amRDU - IAH
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/106:05 pmIAH - RDU
Nonstop2h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/136:50 amRDU - IAH
Nonstop2h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/293:12 pmIAH - RDU
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Tue 6/35:25 amRDU - IAH
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/31$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/296:00 amHOU - RDU
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Tue 5/611:40 amRDU - HOU
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/1$268
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1212:27 pmHOU - RDU
1 stop29h 15mFrontier
Tue 4/155:25 pmRDU - HOU
1 stop17h 07mFrontier
Deal found 4/1$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/136:00 amHOU - RDU
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Tue 5/203:25 pmRDU - HOU
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Deal found 3/31$327
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/206:14 pmHOU - RDU
1 stop22h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/229:05 amRDU - HOU
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$328

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Raleigh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Price

HoustonRaleigh

IAH - RDU

IAHRDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 5/18

6:23 am-2:58 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/15

6:22 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

$195

HoustonRaleigh

IAH - RDU

IAHRDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/7

7:44 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops19h 26m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/12

10:17 am-7:53 am

1 stop22h 36m

$197

HoustonRaleigh

IAH - RDU

IAHRDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/29

4:42 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/1

6:22 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop3h 13m

$198

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/29

2:10 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/6

7:48 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$199

HoustonRaleigh

IAH - RDU

IAHRDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/20

5:25 am-8:45 am

1 stop4h 20m

$217

HoustonRaleigh

IAH - RDU

IAHRDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/10

6:05 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/13

6:50 am-8:44 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$237

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/6

11:40 am-7:05 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$268

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/12

12:27 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/15

5:25 pm-9:32 am

1 stop17h 07m

$302

HoustonRaleigh

IAH - RDU

IAHRDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/14

1:25 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$305

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/20

3:25 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$327

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The best insider tips for Houston to Raleigh flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Houston to Raleigh trip
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier offers extra comfort seats for a fee, ideal for flights around 3 hours.


Early check-in helps secure your place as Frontier overbooks flights frequently.

Read more about Frontierby Marisa Garcia
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for added comfort on domestic flights.


United's MileagePlus program allows pooling miles, useful for family travel.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
IAH

Check the IAH Depart tab for current security wait times to streamline your departure experience.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
RDU

For a rental car, use the shuttle from marked areas at RDU terminals to reach rental lots.

Read more about RDUby John Walton
Our travel experts
Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on RDU

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Raleigh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from Houston with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Raleigh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Houston to Raleigh is 63 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Raleigh?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Houston to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Raleigh in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 38% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Raleigh. Reviews last updated April 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Raleigh, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Raleigh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Raleigh from Houston?

    Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Raleigh-Durham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Raleigh from Houston. Booking flights from Houston to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Houston from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Raleigh round-trip?

    Currently priced at $197, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Houston to Raleigh and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $198 and $199, respectively. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Raleigh one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $97. Southwest flights start at $99 while deals on United Airlines start at $99 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Raleigh?

    On average you can expect to pay $320 for a flight from Houston to Raleigh. The cheapest flight overall is $96 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $189.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Raleigh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Raleigh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Raleigh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Raleigh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Raleigh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Raleigh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Raleigh?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Houston to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Houston to Raleigh

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Raleigh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$75Average$165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$190Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$197Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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