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$99+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Hobby (HOU)

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RDU — HOU
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$177
(Southwest)

One-way from

$99
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$241

Good round-trip deal

$221 or less

Good one-way deal

$138 or less
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Sat 11/15:40 amRDU - HOU
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Sat 11/810:50 amHOU - RDU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/18$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 10/26:20 amRDU - HOU
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Mon 10/62:45 pmHOU - RDU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 10/236:35 amRDU - HOU
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Sun 10/2610:15 amHOU - RDU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$193
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 11/15:55 pmRDU - HOU
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 amHOU - RDU
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 11/16:45 amRDU - HOU
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Mon 11/311:05 amHOU - RDU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/16$198
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 10/236:35 amRDU - HOU
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Sat 10/258:35 amHOU - RDU
1 stop6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/16$202
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 9/105:13 amRDU - HOU
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/176:00 amHOU - RDU
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/16$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/2712:19 pmRDU - HOU
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Mon 9/296:37 pmHOU - RDU
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Deal found 8/16$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/158:30 amRDU - HOU
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Mon 9/225:45 amHOU - RDU
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 8/16$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 10/176:35 amRDU - HOU
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Sun 10/197:55 pmHOU - RDU
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$233

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

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Price

RaleighHouston

RDU - HOU

RDUHOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/1

5:40 am-7:40 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/8

10:50 am-2:20 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$177

RaleighHouston

RDU - HOU

RDUHOU

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/19

8:30 am-10:20 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/20

10:55 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$177

RaleighHouston

RDU - HOU

RDUHOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/25

8:30 am-10:20 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Houston Hobby

Thu 10/16

2:45 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$177

RaleighHouston

RDU - HOU

RDUHOU

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/14

11:45 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Houston Hobby

Sun 11/16

10:00 am-1:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$177

RaleighHouston

RDU - HOU

RDUHOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/1

5:40 am-7:40 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/3

11:05 am-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$177

RaleighHouston

RDU - HOU

RDUHOU

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/3

11:25 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/5

7:55 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$177

RaleighHouston

RDU - HOU

RDUHOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/16

11:25 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/20

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$187

RaleighHouston

RDU - HOU

RDUHOU

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/13

5:50 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Houston Hobby

Sat 9/20

10:55 am-2:30 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$187

RaleighHouston

RDU - HOU

RDUHOU

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/18

11:33 am-3:55 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$99

RaleighHouston

RDU - HOU

RDUHOU

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/6

6:20 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$99

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The best insider tips for Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport trip
Airports
RDU

RDU offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals. Connect to the “RDU Free WiFi” network for easy internet access before your flight.

Read more about RDUby John Walton
HOU

For a quick exit from HOU, consider using a map app with real-time traffic info to navigate surface streets efficiently.

Read more about HOUby Scott Laird
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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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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Hobby

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hobby from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Hobby. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport, you should look to book at least 88 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 RDU to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Hobby. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of 1-stop itineraries from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $229.

What’s the fastest layover option from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Nashville (BNA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nashville (BNA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 50m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated August 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,212 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

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

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

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Departing from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport will take you 3h. There are 1048 mi between Raleigh and Houston Hobby Airport. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $84, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is 73% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $81. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $111 on average our data indicates $287 when flying from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Hobby 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 Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 Raleigh to Hobby

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Hobby. 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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