Can I fly direct from Houston to Raleigh?

Yes, direct flights from Houston to Raleigh are typically available. Historically, approximately 59.4% of all flights on this route have been direct. For journeys that include stopovers, travelers can expect a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates a strong likelihood of finding a non-stop option for your trip.

What's the flight time from Houston to Raleigh?

The typical direct flight time from Houston to Raleigh is 2 hours and 52 minutes, covering a distance of 1675 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 8 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey to Raleigh.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Houston to Raleigh is advisable. Historically, this route is classified as having frequent price changes. This means that prices tend to fluctuate often, and an alert could help you capture a better deal as prices change. Monitoring the route can lead to finding more favorable fares.

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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, the most economical month to fly is April, with a median fare of just $118. Other favorable months include August, where the median fare is $148, and October, with a median fare of $152. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for this route typically range from $147 to $486, with a median price of $204 over a 90-day period. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, presenting a good opportunity for savings. Approximately 7% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that deals do appear regularly.

When flying from Houston to Raleigh, 59.4% of recent fares were for direct flights. This means a meaningful share are non-stop, while the remaining itineraries typically involve 2 connections. Considering the convenience of direct flights can be a factor in your travel planning.

The typical journey time for flights from Houston to Raleigh, including connections, is approximately 5h 58m. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries, providing a realistic expectation for your travel time.

The distance between Houston and Raleigh is 1675 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, which typically involves a few hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Raleigh

Regular price: $95 - $354

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Raleigh is between $95 and $354. The current lowest deal is $103 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 7-Nov 9.

now $103

Low $95

High $354

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Raleigh

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Raleigh is April, with a median price of $118. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $620. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $118

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $620

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Raleigh

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$178

$117

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$178

$119

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$183

$119

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$187

$119

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$179

$119

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$178

$119

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$333 → $146

56%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

$333 → $153

54%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$335 → $163

51%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$333 → $164

51%

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Houston - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Houston to Raleigh are below the typical level, with 7% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median price

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Raleigh, with a median of $118.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 5h 58m

The median flight duration from Houston to Raleigh is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has direct flights on this route, which is mixed with 59.4% direct options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines: 1 direct deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered 1 direct deal from Houston to Raleigh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Houston to Raleigh are frequent, with a median price of $204.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) serves Houston and offers flights to Raleigh.

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

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston and provides flights to Raleigh.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is ideal for direct access to Raleigh and the surrounding Research Triangle.

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

💸 Flights from ~$150

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

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

📍 ~95 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$286

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

Historically, booking flights from Houston to Raleigh 60+ days in advance typically offers the lowest average prices, around $549. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out average $625, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure can average as high as $3558. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to substantial savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to Raleigh has historically been around $147. The median price for this route was $204. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares falling below $486. Travelers aiming for the best value should target prices at or below the $147 threshold.

Historically, April has been the best month to fly from Houston to Raleigh, with a median price of $118. Other favorable months include August and October, with median prices of $148 and $152 respectively. The annual median price for this route is $204. While October is listed as one of the cheapest, it is also noted as the most expensive month, indicating significant price fluctuations within that period.

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Houston to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Raleigh

The distance between Houston and Raleigh is 1675 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, which typically involves a few hours in the air.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Raleigh

Regular price: $95 - $354

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

The regular price range for flights from Houston to Raleigh is between $95 and $354. The current lowest deal is $103 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 7-Nov 9.

now $103

Low $95

High $354

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Raleigh

April

Cheapest

Flights from $118

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $620

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Raleigh

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$178

$117

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$178

$119

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$183

$119

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$187

$119

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$179

$119

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Raleigh

Houston (IAH) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$178

$119

One-way

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

4 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 13

$333 → $146

56%

3 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 13

$333 → $153

54%

2 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 13

$335 → $163

51%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$333 → $164

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Raleigh

Houston - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Houston to Raleigh are below the typical level, with 7% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

April offers the lowest median price

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Raleigh, with a median of $118.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 5h 58m

The median flight duration from Houston to Raleigh is 5 hours and 58 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has direct flights on this route, which is mixed with 59.4% direct options.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines: 1 direct deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered 1 direct deal from Houston to Raleigh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals from Houston to Raleigh are frequent, with a median price of $204.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) serves Houston and offers flights to Raleigh.

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

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) serves Houston and provides flights to Raleigh.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is ideal for direct access to Raleigh and the surrounding Research Triangle.

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

💸 Flights from ~$150

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

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

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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

April offers the lowest median price

Median flight time is 5h 58m

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines: 1 direct deal

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

Dec 03

Dec 01

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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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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

April offers the lowest median price

Median flight time is 5h 58m

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines: 1 direct deal

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

Dec 03

Dec 01

Dec 03

Dec 01

Oct 15

Dec 03

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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?