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$44 Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Raleigh

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Cheapest round-trip
$87
Overall average: $217
Frontier
Fri 2/27Sun 3/1
IAH - RDU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$44
Typical prices: $120-$233
Frontier
Thu 3/5
IAH - RDU • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $87 (round-trip)
Southwest
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Raleigh

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston 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 Houston to Raleigh

Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1
Frontier Logo
1:51 pm - 5:29 pm
IAH
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RDU
2h 38mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:55 am - 10:14 am
RDU
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IAH
3h 19mnonstop
$87Frontier
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
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2:17 pm - 5:55 pm
IAH
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RDU
2h 38mnonstop
Frontier Logo
10:47 am - 1:06 pm
RDU
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IAH
3h 19mnonstop
$97Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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2:17 pm - 5:55 pm
IAH
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RDU
2h 38mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:55 am - 10:14 am
RDU
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IAH
3h 19mnonstop
$98Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
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8:18 pm - 8:07 am
IAH
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RDU
10h 49m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:47 am - 1:06 pm
RDU
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IAH
3h 19mnonstop
$103Frontier
Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 17
Frontier Logo
9:25 am - 1:03 pm
IAH
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RDU
2h 38mnonstop
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9:32 am - 11:51 am
RDU
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IAH
3h 19mnonstop
$108Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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11:05 am - 2:30 pm
HOU
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RDU
2h 25mnonstop
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7:45 pm - 9:55 pm
RDU
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HOU
3h 10mnonstop
$197Southwest
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 3
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5:25 am - 11:26 am
HOU
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RDU
5h 01m
1 stop
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5:54 pm - 10:28 pm
RDU
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HOU
5h 34m
1 stop
$217Delta
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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6:30 am - 12:10 pm
HOU
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RDU
4h 40m
1 stop
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7:45 pm - 9:55 pm
RDU
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HOU
3h 10mnonstop
$227Southwest
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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11:05 am - 2:30 pm
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RDU
2h 25mnonstop
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1:55 pm - 9:45 pm
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HOU
8h 50m
2 stops
$232Southwest
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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5:25 am - 11:28 am
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RDU
5h 03m
1 stop
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6:20 am - 10:01 am
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HOU
4h 41m
1 stop
$257Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Houston to Raleigh flights

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

What is the cheapest Houston to Raleigh flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Houston to Raleigh costs $58 on the route between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Raleigh (RDU). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 63% cheaper than other Houston-Raleigh routes. It is also the most popular route.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Raleigh on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston to Raleigh. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston 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 to Raleigh is February, where tickets cost $179 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $432 and $398 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston 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 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 to Raleigh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Houston to Raleigh

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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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

Expert on HOU

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.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$44
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Raleigh

When to book flights from Houston to Raleigh

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Raleigh was $44 for a one-way ticket and $87 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Raleigh from Houston.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to Raleigh?

    There are 2 airports in Houston (Houston Hobby and Houston George Bush Intcntl.) and only 1 airport in Raleigh (Raleigh-Durham). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Houston George Bush Airport to Raleigh-Durham flight route.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to Raleigh?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston 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 to Raleigh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Houston 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 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 with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Houston to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Houston to Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Houston to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Houston to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Houston

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Southwest, United Airlines

Southwest, United Airlines

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Houston 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 4267 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - MDW
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

left on time, reasonable boarding process arrived early luggage came out quickly

I like flying first class, and United has a nice one

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Seats had less pitch than a regional jet. Food was OK. Have to buy alcohol on US based carriers flying international. Boarding was a mess. Did not have bags but overhead space was gone quick. Would like to see the airlines enforce the one bag over and one bag under policy

Lately I like the planes have been exceptionally filthy. There’s lines of dust and dirt all across the ceiling in the vents, and the cracks in between the seats are literally full of food. It’s definitely not the quality of service that I was used to with United. I’m also very disappointed with the Wi-Fi! All I wanna do is knock out a few work jobs while I’m trapped in my seat And it spools so bad. They did provide me with a refund, but the process of getting that refund is so complicated. It’s unfortunate.

Crew was excellent. This was a relatively long flight though and had very little leg room, and no entertainment.

The LH flight was great except for the delay at boarding. It should be announced well in tme.

The newer screen was super cool and had the option to watch many different shows or movies. Crew was polite and helpful. However again, many children screaming bloody murder and kicking my seat, and parents doing nothing about it as usual.

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight was delayed and missed my connection Lufthansa didn’t respond.

I would like the crew to talk LESS over the PA and specifically about credit card offers. I am trying to work, sleep, watch a movie and the PA was booming about a credit card offer. Could we go back to the days when the customer was more important than selling a credit card?

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

Tell the crew (when boarding) to yell at the imbeciles blocking us from walking up to scan. I promise everyone crowds around and half of us (most the time I’m group 4) have to push our way through. Your staff is awesome, the public - not so much-

It was fine. My connection in Charlotte to go to WPB was too late and I had to spend the night in the Charlotte Airport in the mini suites.

Nothing to write home about, average flight experience. Seats were spacious enough, crew friendly enough. Loved the AA entertainment/wifi service.

Great flight - friendly and attentive team! Seats in coach were comfy, but a little cramped - but that is the case with all airlines ;)

Experience was good, however I had a delay due to weather happening and had to re purchase a seat on a new plane for a higher price (could be my own issue and misunderstanding) but other than that situation. First time flyer (by myself) was terrific!! The last from ORD to ALO didn't have wifi, but it was only 45 minutes so I'm sure that was part of the reason. Overall my experience was great! Next time I will remember to buy tickets with longer layovers. The delays really saved my overall anxiety. :)

Did not understand a single word the attendant said on the pa system. I was glad it was not an emergency.

My flight was delayed about three hours. I got home at 3:30 in the morning very bad experience.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

A 630departure flight Delayed 6hours! They changed my gate, I moved to the new gate. Had our flight on the screen for 12noon departure. I go get above to eat, check screen again and the flight was gone, no notice no announcement, nothing!! They sent my bag on the flight I wasn’t on, got it back to me 3days later. Thank goodness they did refund my money but I will NEVER fly them again.

Due to weather, my flight was delayed, further delayed, then canceled. I eventually got through to a support person who helped me find a different route out of MSP, but to get to DIA, they didn't want to, but eventually did help with the connection ticket purchase. But even this replacement flight was delayed time and time again, and I would have missed my connecting flights and I didn't want to get stuck in a layover city, so after 12 hours at the airport with two young boys who were very tired, we just cancelled our plans and spent the week at home, instead of Nana's.

Plane and crew on board were fine. Everything else was terrible.

The third party booking with cheapflightsfares was awful. Kayak should NOT partner with them. They sold me a bundle including seat selection and carry-on, but did not book the carry-ons with Frontier, so I’m out of pocket for $414 more while I await resolution.

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