Can I fly direct from Houston to Raleigh?

Direct flights from Houston to Raleigh are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 8.6% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was two, indicating that direct options are less common but do exist.

What's the flight time from Houston to Raleigh?

The typical direct flight time from Houston to Raleigh is approximately 2 hours and 46 minutes, covering a distance of 1675 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 14 hours and 21 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes compared to those with connections.

Should I set a price alert for Houston to Raleigh flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Houston to Raleigh have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare. Given the consistent availability of deals, an alert can help you monitor price fluctuations and catch a good opportunity as it arises.

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Houston to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Raleigh

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Houston to Raleigh, July stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $329. Other budget-friendly options include November, where the median fare is $359, and October, with a median fare of $369. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more significant savings.

Fares for flights from Houston to Raleigh typically range from $289 to $680, with a median price of $441. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Approximately 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a deal is possible if you monitor prices.

Most itineraries for this route are connecting flights, with only 8.6% of recent fares being non-stop. This means that if you fly from Houston to Raleigh, you will likely have at least one stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Houston to Raleigh takes about 2h 46m, including connections. This median duration accounts for both direct and connecting flights, with connecting itineraries often taking considerably longer. This is a medium-haul route, covering a distance of 1675 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Raleigh

Regular price: $98 - $357

Prices for flights from Houston to Raleigh are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Raleigh is typically between $98 and $357. The current lowest deal is $80 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 12-Nov 16.

now $80

Low $98

High $357

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Raleigh

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Raleigh-Durham is November, with a median price of $354. The most expensive month to fly is January, with a median price of $1850. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $354

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,850

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Raleigh

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$405

$383

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$258

$218

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$187

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$233

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$223

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$129

$80

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Raleigh

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$321 → $93

71%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$309 → $91

71%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$310 → $92

70%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$310 → $92

70%

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Houston - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from HOU to RDU are below the typical level, with a median of $441.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from HOU to RDU, with a median price of $329.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 46m

Direct flights from HOU to RDU typically take 2h 46m, while connecting flights average 37h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 91.4% of routes from HOU to RDU, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered 1 direct deal from HOU to RDU in recent history.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from HOU to RDU are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a good option for flights from Houston to Raleigh.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$79

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is ideal for reaching Raleigh and the wider Durham area.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$81

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

Piedmont Triad International Airport can be a useful alternative, especially for travelers to the Research Triangle area.

📍 ~95 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$195

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67% AI deal score

$3,094

$2,774

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Raleigh, United States

66% AI deal score

$2,780

$2,626

Save $154

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Feb 03

Raleigh, United States

48% AI deal score

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Dec 01

Raleigh, United States

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Raleigh, United States

45% AI deal score

$3,095

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

Historically, booking flights from Houston to Raleigh between 28 and 59 days in advance has typically yielded the lowest average prices. During this period, the average price was around $459. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise significantly to $1640. Even booking 60+ days out resulted in higher average prices of $1685, indicating that the sweet spot for booking is within that 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to Raleigh was considered to be $289 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $441. Prices above $680 were in the higher range, indicating that securing a fare at or below $289 represents a favorable deal for travelers.

Historically, July has been the best month to fly from Houston to Raleigh, with a median price of $329. November also offered competitive prices, with a median of $359. While October had a median price of $369, it was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period, with the annual median price for this route being $441.

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Houston to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Raleigh

How much is a round trip from Houston to Raleigh

Regular price: $98 - $357

Prices for flights from Houston to Raleigh are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Raleigh is typically between $98 and $357. The current lowest deal is $80 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 12-Nov 16.

now $80

Low $98

High $357

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Raleigh

November

Cheapest

Flights from $354

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,850

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Raleigh

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$405

$383

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$258

$218

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$273

$187

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$233

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$266

$223

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$129

$80

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Raleigh

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$321 → $93

71%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$309 → $91

71%

6 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 14

$310 → $92

70%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$310 → $92

70%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Raleigh

Houston - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from HOU to RDU are below the typical level, with a median of $441.

📅 Best time to fly

July is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly from HOU to RDU, with a median price of $329.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 46m

Direct flights from HOU to RDU typically take 2h 46m, while connecting flights average 37h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 91.4% of routes from HOU to RDU, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered 1 direct deal from HOU to RDU in recent history.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from HOU to RDU are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is a good option for flights from Houston to Raleigh.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car or bus).

💸 Flights from ~$79

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is ideal for reaching Raleigh and the wider Durham area.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$81

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

Piedmont Triad International Airport can be a useful alternative, especially for travelers to the Research Triangle area.

Raleigh, United States

48% AI deal score

$2,680

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From IAH

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Dec 04

Raleigh, United States

45% AI deal score

$2,660

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From IAH

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Dec 01

Raleigh, United States

45% AI deal score

$2,808

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From IAH

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Dec 09

Raleigh, United States

45% AI deal score

$3,063

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From IAH

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Nov 11

Raleigh, United States

45% AI deal score

$3,091

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From IAH

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Dec 09

Raleigh, United States

45% AI deal score

$3,095

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

Cheap Flights from Houston to Raleigh

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Raleigh

Houston to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Raleigh

How much is a round trip from Houston to Raleigh

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Raleigh

Direct flights from Houston to Raleigh

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Raleigh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Raleigh

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Raleigh

Houston - Raleigh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

July is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 2h 46m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Houston main airports to depart from

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Raleigh

Best Elite deals to Raleigh

Oct 31

Oct 31

Oct 31

Oct 31

Oct 31

Dec 07

Feb 03

Dec 04

Dec 01

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Dec 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

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

What is a good price for a flight from Houston to Raleigh?

What's the best month to fly from Houston to Raleigh?

Can I fly direct from Houston to Raleigh?

What's the flight time from Houston to Raleigh?

Should I set a price alert for Houston to Raleigh flights?

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More routes from Houston

Flights to Raleigh from other cities

Houston to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Raleigh

How much is a round trip from Houston to Raleigh

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Raleigh

Direct flights from Houston to Raleigh

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Raleigh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Houston to Raleigh

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Raleigh

Houston - Raleigh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

July is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 2h 46m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Houston main airports to depart from

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Raleigh

Best Elite deals to Raleigh

Oct 31

Oct 31

Oct 31

Oct 31

Oct 31

Dec 07

Feb 03

Dec 04

Dec 01

Dec 09

Nov 11

Dec 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

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

What is a good price for a flight from Houston to Raleigh?

What's the best month to fly from Houston to Raleigh?