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$64+ Cheap flights from Houston to Raleigh (RDU)

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HOU — RDU
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$111
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$64
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$243
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 February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/108:28 pmIAH - RDU
1 stop23h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/129:34 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop11h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$111
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/112:38 pmIAH - RDU
1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/154:42 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop8h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$162
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/13:59 pmIAH - RDU
1 stop7h 00mJetBlue
Tue 3/257:15 amRDU - IAH
1 stop8h 49mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$288
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1110:36 amHOU - RDU
1 stop28h 48mFrontier
Tue 4/155:25 pmRDU - HOU
1 stop17h 07mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$304
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/104:10 pmHOU - RDU
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Wed 3/125:50 pmRDU - HOU
Nonstop3h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$347
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 5/2310:55 amHOU - RDU
1 stop6h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/255:25 pmRDU - HOU
1 stop18h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$355
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/138:01 pmIAH - RDU
1 stop19h 21mFrontier
Mon 6/169:04 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop19h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/69:09 amHOU - RDU
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/125:05 amRDU - HOU
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 2/266:30 amIAH - RDU
1 stop10h 19mDelta
Sat 3/296:09 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop6h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/19$367
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/77:20 amIAH - RDU
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/114:56 pmRDU - IAH
Nonstop3h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$383
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/156:00 amHOU - RDU
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Sun 3/165:20 amRDU - HOU
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/20$443
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2810:15 amHOU - RDU
1 stop6h 55mAlaska Airlines
Sun 3/27:19 pmRDU - HOU
1 stop14h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$14,924

Find flights from Houston to Raleigh within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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Houston

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Raleigh

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Depart

Return

Price

HoustonRaleigh

IAH - RDU

IAHRDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/10

8:28 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop23h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/12

9:34 pm-8:00 am

1 stop11h 26m

$111

HoustonRaleigh

IAH - RDU

IAHRDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/22

5:45 am-8:48 pm

1 stop14h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/24

12:17 pm-4:07 pm

3 stops28h 50m

$163

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/11

10:36 am-4:24 pm

1 stop28h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/15

5:25 pm-9:32 am

1 stop17h 07m

$304

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Mon 3/10

4:10 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/12

5:50 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$347

HoustonRaleigh

IAH - RDU

IAHRDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/28

6:25 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

4:56 pm-7:04 pm

Nonstop3h 08m

$347

HoustonRaleigh

IAH - RDU

IAHRDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/10

12:09 pm-6:30 am

1 stop17h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/21

7:30 am-11:18 am

1 stop28h 48m

$350

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/23

10:55 am-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/25

5:25 pm-10:27 am

1 stop18h 02m

$355

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Thu 3/6

9:09 am-3:02 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/12

5:05 am-9:38 am

1 stop5h 33m

$367

HoustonRaleigh

IAH - RDU

IAHRDU

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/6

3:20 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/8

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$389

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/15

6:00 am-11:36 am

1 stop4h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/16

5:20 am-9:36 am

1 stop5h 16m

$443

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Travel insights for flights from Houston to Raleigh

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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 February 14, 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 $316). 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 February 20, 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. Thursday at noon 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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Raleigh, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 5 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $111, 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 Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $304 and $347, respectively. These flights start at 56% 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $64. Spirit Airlines flights start at $70 while deals on JetBlue start at $130 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Raleigh?

    On average you can expect to pay $490 for a flight from Houston to Raleigh. The cheapest flight overall is $198 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $105.

  • 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.

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    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 $316). 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 5 airlines flying from Houston to Raleigh

Discover the top 5 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$70Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$191Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$197Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$250Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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