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$115 Find Cheap Flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh - Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
$229
Typical prices: $340-$166
Delta
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HOU - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$292
Typical prices: $453-$184
Southwest
Sat 8/1Sat 8/15
HOU - RDU • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $229 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $183 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Hobby to Raleigh (HOU-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hobby to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Hobby to Raleigh

Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 16
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1:13 pm - 7:12 pm
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5:15 am - 10:01 am
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5h 46m
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$229Delta
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 15
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11:20 am - 7:00 pm
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6h 40m
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6:15 am - 10:40 am
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5h 25m
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$235Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18
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6:00 am - 2:20 pm
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7h 20m
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3:35 pm - 10:05 pm
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7h 30m
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$251Delta
Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25
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5:41 am - 1:14 pm
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6h 33m
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6:30 am - 11:44 am
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6h 14m
1 stop
$252American Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7
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3:05 pm - 6:35 pm
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2h 30mnonstop
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5:55 pm - 7:45 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
$253Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18
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12:35 pm - 6:55 pm
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5h 20m
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8:20 am - 2:00 pm
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6h 40m
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$257Southwest
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7
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12:10 pm - 5:55 pm
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4h 45m
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5:55 pm - 7:45 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
$262Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18
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10:30 am - 6:55 pm
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7h 25m
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8:20 am - 2:00 pm
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6h 40m
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$263Southwest
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7
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2:35 pm - 10:55 pm
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7h 20m
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5:55 pm - 7:45 pm
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2h 50mnonstop
$268Southwest
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
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6:00 am - 2:07 pm
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RDU
7h 07m
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5:20 am - 9:26 am
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5h 06m
1 stop
$272Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hobby to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hobby to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Raleigh back to Houston Hobby Airport, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Wednesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh is September, where tickets cost $213 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $315 and $311 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $372 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Hobby to Raleigh

 
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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Yulia Denisyuk

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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$115
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Hobby to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hobby to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh was $115 for a one-way ticket and $229 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston Hobby Airport and Raleigh?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston Hobby Airport and Raleigh, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

    There are nonstop flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Houston to Raleigh, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Houston to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $357 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $376 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Houston Hobby Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to Houston Hobby Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Houston Hobby Airport and RDU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from Houston Hobby Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $233 or less one-way and $488 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Hobby to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Raleigh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4237 reviews
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there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
OKC - LAS
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there were two flight attendants that were up front...that were the best! They get KUDOs for making my trip only fantastic. Tell them Jeff said that!

OKay. I sat in the back of the plane and it was really loud between babies and little kids, and adults who.like to talk a lot and loudly most of the flight.

Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

I don't know why flying out of Sarasota requires two plane changes.

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

We had a delay, but thankfully I made it to my connection. Overall it went smooth

As I wrote earlier, poor planning and/or communication. At least twice, we were told that we would be boarding in less than ten minutes, only to have the flight again delayed at least another hour.

Left an hour and a half after the listed time. Up side was it had TV screens on the seat.

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

It isvvery small flight. No leg room . No space to put my personal item at feet.

The gate attendant in Boston had a high raspy voice and spoke much too fast to be understood. Not pleasant.

The flight was delayed for more than 3 hours the flight attendant was so angry, it was my first flight with JetBlue but i don’t think I flight with them again.

Since we started at syr the service, crews, and flights were just excellent

It was fine for what it was. It’s not luxury travel but it was efficient, for the most part. Having my carry-on transferred into luggage however, was unwelcome.

We had better-than-average leg room and I loved the access to shows and movies. During boarding, we could not hear the agent even though we were close to the boarding door, which was kind of scary when we realized that half of the passengers had already boarded. Also, the entertainment was awesome, but I could not hear the movie as well as I would have liked, because my headphones were crappy. It would have been better if I could connect my own ear buds via Bluetooth or if JetBlue provided headphones.

On time, friendly attendants, quick wheelchair assistance and help checking in bags. Also appreciated change in seats, more forward to make it easier for my 97 year old mother to board and exit the plane. Thank you, JetBlue!

Flight did not have onboard charging and TV screen flickering.

I was seated next to an autistic child who was out of control and had a child behind me kicking my seat for most of the trip. I will never fly JetBlue again. Ever. I don't care how cheap it is. It's terrible.

Boarding process was terrible. No assigned seat until the gate, then a long line to get seat assignment.

This was the first flight I've taken since pre-pandemic. I was pleased with how orderly the boarding and disembarking went. The seats were comfortable. I loved that there was no "first class'. The attendants and passengers I met were all very friendly and welcoming.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

Zero issues with this flight. Crew was outstanding and flight was super. Plane was clean and fine. The seats need more padding and water should be provided without cost. I recognize it's Frontier but there are some things that should still be part of the flight. But still very satisfied with the experience and quality.

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

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