Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Houston?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 38.9% of flights from Raleigh to Houston are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route will involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

What's the flight time from Raleigh to Houston?

The typical direct flight time from Raleigh to Houston is 2 hours and 59 minutes, covering a distance of 1675 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging 8 hours and 44 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct flights for this route. Travelers should account for these varying durations when making their travel plans.

How often do cheap flights from Raleigh to Houston come up?

Cheap flights from Raleigh to Houston are classified as frequent. This indicates that travelers typically have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. The consistent availability of competitive pricing makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious travelers. While specific frequencies vary, the overall trend suggests frequent opportunities for savings.

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Today’s best flight deals from Raleigh to Houston

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Raleigh to Houston

2026-08-12 – 2026-08-22
RDU - Houston
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Raleigh to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Houston

Right now, the share of recent fares from Raleigh to Houston classified as a good price is 0%. Fares for this route typically range from $200–$1095, with a median of $564. Current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less favorable time for booking. New deals appear almost daily, so monitoring prices could be beneficial.

When looking for cheap flights from Raleigh to Houston, the data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $126. Following April, August also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $155. January is another relatively inexpensive option, showing a median fare of $165.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Houston takes approximately 5h 58m, including connections. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 38.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Raleigh to Houston. For connecting itineraries, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Raleigh and Houston is approximately 1675 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, meaning it is a moderate distance that often involves several hours of travel time.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Houston

Regular price: $199 - $303

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

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Houston is typically between $199 and $303. The current lowest deal is $140 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 12-Aug 19.

now $140

Low $199

High $303

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to HOU is April, with a median price of $126. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $656. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $126

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $656

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Direct flights from Raleigh to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Houston

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$282

$164

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$313

$162

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$280

$153

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$251

$171

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$140

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$212

$176

One-way

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

3 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 8

$313 → $162

48%

3 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 13

$280 → $153

45%

7 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 11

$282 → $164

42%

4 nights

Aug 14 - Aug 18

$268 → $158

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Houston

Raleigh - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Raleigh to Houston are above the typical level over the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April offers the lowest median prices at $126 for flights from Raleigh to Houston.

⏱️ Flight duration

Typical flight time is 5h 58m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 61.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Raleigh to Houston.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Raleigh to Houston are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a good choice for flights from Raleigh to Houston.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers a convenient arrival option for flights from Raleigh to Houston.

📍 ~28 km from Houston (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$162

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a major international airport with extensive networks, useful for alternative arrivals.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time).

💸 Flights from ~$140

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

75% AI deal score

$2,090

$1,400

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the best prices for flights from Raleigh to Houston are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $196. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out typically average $576, while those booked 7-13 days before departure can average $2346. Even last-minute bookings (0-6 days out) are significantly higher, averaging $1635. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to substantial savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Houston is considered to be $200 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $564. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $1095 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $200 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Raleigh to Houston include April, with a median price of $126, and August, with a median price of $155. January also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $165. The annual median price for this route is $564. While January appears in the cheapest months, it also represents the most expensive month in some historical data, indicating price variability within that month.

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Raleigh to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Houston

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Houston

Regular price: $199 - $303

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

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Houston is typically between $199 and $303. The current lowest deal is $140 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 12-Aug 19.

now $140

Low $199

High $303

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to HOU is April, with a median price of $126. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $656. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $126

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $656

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