Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Houston?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 38.9% of flights from Raleigh to Houston were direct. For travelers who prefer not to have a layover, direct options are available, though they do not represent the majority of flights. When connecting flights are necessary, they typically involve a median of 2 stopovers.

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 stop, however, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 8 hours and 44 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time, with direct flights being much faster than those with a single layover.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Raleigh to Houston come up frequently. This route is classified as one where good deals appear often. Travelers can typically find favorable prices with regularity across the trailing 30 days.

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2026-11-07 – 2026-11-14
RDU - Houston
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$128
$84
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$123
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$220
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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 above the typical level.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Houston? The data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $126. Following closely, August also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $155. January is another good option for budget-conscious travelers, showing a median fare of $165.

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

The distance between Raleigh and Houston is 1675 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable flights.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Houston

Regular price: $102 - $295

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 $102 and $295. The current lowest deal is $84 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 7-Nov 14.

now $84

Low $102

High $295

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

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Raleigh to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Houston

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$252

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$300

$216

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$230

$118

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$129

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$138

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$171

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 23

$382 → $251

34%

3 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 17

$236 → $114

52%

4 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 17

$236 → $116

51%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$231 → $114

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Houston

Raleigh - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares are above the typical level for flights from Raleigh to Houston.

📅 Best time to fly

April, August, and January offer the lowest median prices.

Historically, April ($126), August ($155), and January ($165) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 5h 58m.

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Frontier Airlines has offered 1 direct deal on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Raleigh to Houston appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Raleigh to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$154

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Raleigh to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$138

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is a major international airport with extensive domestic and international route networks.

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

💸 Flights from ~$184

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From RDU

Elite

Oct 07

Houston, United States

84% AI deal score

$1,137

$655

Save $482

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Business Class

From RDU

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Feb 09

Houston, United States

82% AI deal score

$986

$659

Save $327

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Business Class

From RDU

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Feb 03

Houston, United States

82% AI deal score

$975

$659

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Business Class

From RDU

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Feb 16

Houston, United States

82% AI deal score

$986

$659

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Business Class

From RDU

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Oct 02

Houston, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,662

$797

Save $865

From RDU

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Jan 12

Houston, United States

81% AI deal score

$979

$659

Save $320

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

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Oct 02

Houston, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,642

$807

Save $835

From RDU

Elite

Nov 04

Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,758

$649

Save $1,109

From RDU

Elite

Oct 02

Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,665

$873

Save $792

From RDU

Elite

Oct 22

Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,697

$885

Save $812

From RDU

Elite

Nov 04

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$900

$649

Save $251

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Business Class

From RDU

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Oct 22

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,683

$721

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Raleigh to Houston is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price is around $196. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging $2346. Even flights booked 28-59 days in advance are considerably more expensive, with an average price of $576.

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 90-day period was $564. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $1095 or less. Aiming for a price at or below $200 would put your fare in the lowest 25% of prices seen historically.

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 prices, with a median of $165. The annual median price for this route is $564, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $102 - $295

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 $102 and $295. The current lowest deal is $84 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 7-Nov 14.

now $84

Low $102

High $295

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

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Raleigh to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Houston

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$252

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$300

$216

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$230

$118

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$129

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$138

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Houston

Raleigh (RDU) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$242

$171

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 20 - Sep 23

$382 → $251

34%

3 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 17

$236 → $114

52%

4 nights

Nov 13 - Nov 17

$236 → $116

51%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$231 → $114

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Houston

Raleigh - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares are above the typical level for flights from Raleigh to Houston.

📅 Best time to fly

April, August, and January offer the lowest median prices.

Historically, April ($126), August ($155), and January ($165) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 5h 58m.

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Frontier Airlines has offered 1 direct deal on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals on flights from Raleigh to Houston appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Raleigh to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$154

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Raleigh to Houston.

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

💸 Flights from ~$138

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is a major international airport with extensive domestic and international route networks.

Houston, United States

82% AI deal score

$1,662

$797

Save $865

From RDU

Elite

Jan 12

Houston, United States

81% AI deal score

$979

$659

Save $320

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Oct 02

Houston, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,642

$807

Save $835

From RDU

Elite

Nov 04

Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,758

$649

Save $1,109

From RDU

Elite

Oct 02

Houston, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,665

$873

Save $792

From RDU

Elite

Oct 22

Houston, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,697

$885

Save $812

From RDU

Elite

Nov 04

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$900

$649

Save $251

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Oct 22

Houston, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,683

$721

Save $962

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Houston

Today’s best flight deals from Raleigh to Houston

Raleigh to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Houston

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Houston

Direct flights from Raleigh to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Houston

Raleigh - Houston route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

April, August, and January offer the lowest median prices.

Flights typically take 5h 58m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Deals appear frequently.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

Oct 07

Feb 09

Feb 03

Feb 16

Oct 02

Jan 12

Oct 02

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

When should I buy Raleigh to Houston tickets?

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

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Raleigh to Houston?

Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Houston?

What's the flight time from Raleigh to Houston?

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

Related routes

More routes from Raleigh

Flights to Houston from other cities

Raleigh to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Houston

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Houston

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Houston

Direct flights from Raleigh to Houston

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Houston

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

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Houston

Raleigh - Houston route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

April, August, and January offer the lowest median prices.

Flights typically take 5h 58m.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Frontier Airlines offers direct deals.

Deals appear frequently.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Houston main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

Best Elite deals to Houston

Oct 07

Feb 09

Feb 03

Feb 16

Oct 02

Jan 12

Oct 02

Nov 04

Oct 02

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

When should I buy Raleigh to Houston tickets?

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

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Raleigh to Houston?