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$79 Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Raleigh - Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
$162
Typical prices: $330-$202
Frontier
Thu 7/9Tue 8/11
IAH - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$194
Typical prices: $950-$230
Frontier
Thu 8/20Tue 8/25
IAH - RDU • Non-stop
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Frontier Economy Bundle adds a carry-on and seat choice; Premium Bundle adds legroom.
United Economy Plus adds up to six inches more legroom; Southwest Cash + Points boosts flexibility.
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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

Thu, Jul 9 - Tue, Aug 11
Frontier Logo
8:02 pm - 8:11 am
IAH
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RDU
11h 09m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:20 am - 12:19 pm
RDU
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IAH
2h 59mnonstop
$162Frontier
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 3:07 pm
IAH
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RDU
7h 07m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
4:20 pm - 10:06 pm
RDU
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IAH
6h 46m
1 stop
$164Frontier
Tue, Jul 21 - Mon, Jul 27
Frontier Logo
8:02 pm - 8:11 am
IAH
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RDU
11h 09m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:04 pm - 7:20 am
RDU
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IAH
20h 16m
1 stop
$165Frontier
Wed, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 13
Frontier Logo
8:02 pm - 8:01 am
IAH
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RDU
10h 59m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 7:20 am
RDU
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IAH
26h 05m
1 stop
$167Frontier
Wed, Jul 22 - Sat, Jul 25
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8:02 pm - 8:01 am
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RDU
10h 59m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:04 pm - 7:20 am
RDU
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IAH
20h 16m
1 stop
$173Frontier
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 4:35 pm
HOU
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RDU
2h 30mnonstop
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5:55 pm - 7:45 pm
RDU
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HOU
2h 50mnonstop
$210Southwest
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 4:35 pm
HOU
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RDU
2h 30mnonstop
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12:50 pm - 5:50 pm
RDU
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HOU
6h 00m
1 stop
$219Southwest
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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1:05 pm - 4:35 pm
HOU
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RDU
2h 30mnonstop
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8:10 am - 2:05 pm
RDU
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HOU
6h 55m
2 stops
$225Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
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5:35 pm - 10:48 pm
HOU
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RDU
4h 13m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:40 pm - 4:30 pm
RDU
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HOU
4h 50m
1 stop
$251Delta
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 2:07 pm
HOU
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RDU
7h 07m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 9:26 am
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HOU
5h 06m
1 stop
$272Delta
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston 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 to Raleigh departing in July.

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 $179 on the route between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Raleigh (RDU). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 34% 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, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston to Raleigh. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Wednesdays 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 January, where tickets cost $38 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $99 and $93 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 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Jessica Macdonald

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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.

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Cheapest flight$79
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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Houston to Raleigh

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Raleigh?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Raleigh was $79 for a one-way ticket and $162 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?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and Raleigh, with oneworld 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.
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Direct departures

Houston to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

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

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Houston to Raleigh

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Houston to Raleigh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

2.0 MediocreMatthew, Jun 2026
CVG - MDW
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Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

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!

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

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.

I have Precheck. Flew HPN to DEN and return this past weekend. Delta didn't attach my Precheck number to this trip. So it was waiting in general line especially in Denver. Unavailable.

Original flight was delayed, then cancelled and the gate staff did not expedite rebooking. Also, no instructions were given that a ticket number was needed before being called to facilitate rebooking. This could have been much more organized.

Be on time? When not on time a circling for over an hour offer more than 1 bag of chips to the passengers? It was a 7 hour flight by the time we got done.

Five hour delays every hour, I wish it were all at once

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Should never have had to go to Detroit from Orlando back to Tennessee!

Got rerouted from a straight flight from Orlando to Atlanta to Knoxville to a flight from Orlando to Detroit to Knoxville! Seriously!! Flight delay out of Detroit! Long day for what should have been a pretty easy travel day!

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

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 Charleston, WV airport was cute. Very good staff and small enough to feel comfortable. The plane had more leg room than bigger planes. Much more comfortable.

Take-off delayed an hour because of a missing flight officer, so,arrived in Charlotte lates causing many passengers to miss connections. Otherwise a very good flight, safe and comfortable, with an excellent professional crew.

I was downgraded from first class to coach due to an airplane change. They pulled me out of line and I was the very last person to board the plane stuck in the middle seat with no overhead place to put my carry-.on. Very poor customer service.

We had several flights and they were all on-time and flawless

The small flights with Valet Luggage has a poor service

Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

The staff was nice. I appreciated that I was able to take an earlier flight, even though it was last minute. The boarding process felt rather chaotic.

Overall a good experience, however Wifi was not working on the flight.

Delayed flight. Missed connection, AA put us on a later connecting flight. The connection flight was delayed 4 times and we had to deplane. Didnt get home until 3am, when I was supposed to be home at 8:30p. Zero compensation offered from American. I would not fly them again.

No gate in Rome. Had stairs. Got separated from my wife in a wheel chair. Customs was a zoo. If AA doesnt have landing rights, it should be advertised.

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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