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$257
Typical prices: $178-$393
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$121
Typical prices: $94-$247
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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

Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24
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2:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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5:05 pm - 6:50 pm
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$257Southwest
Sat, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 28
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2:45 pm - 6:30 pm
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2h 45mnonstop
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5:05 pm - 6:50 pm
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$257Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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2:40 pm - 6:20 pm
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$257Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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2:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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2h 40mnonstop
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12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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2h 45mnonstop
$257Southwest
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 1
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6:00 am - 11:46 am
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4:50 pm - 11:13 pm
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7h 23m
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$261Delta
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
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6:09 am - 11:40 am
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4h 31m
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5:15 am - 9:30 am
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$269Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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9:37 am - 3:47 pm
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5h 10m
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2:07 pm - 7:51 pm
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6h 44m
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$269American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10
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6:09 am - 12:37 pm
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5h 28m
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11:15 am - 4:35 pm
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6h 20m
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$269Delta
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
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11:10 am - 7:49 pm
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7h 39m
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8:25 pm - 10:22 am
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14h 57m
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$310Avelo Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
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9:37 am - 3:47 pm
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5h 10m
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6:30 am - 11:44 am
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6h 14m
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$338American Airlines
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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.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Raleigh from Houston Hobby Airport usually cost between $178 and $393 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $257 on Southwest (Aug 27-Sep 3).

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 Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Raleigh back to Houston Hobby Airport, the best deals are generally found on Friday, 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 July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $398 and $390 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $458, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 22% 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

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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 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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$121
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop 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

  • How many flights are there between Houston Hobby Airport and Raleigh per day?

    There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Houston Hobby Airport and lands in Raleigh, with an average flight time of 2h 38m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 5 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 $121 for a one-way ticket and $257 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?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • 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 $376 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $458 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $207 or less one-way.

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

 
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

8.0 ExcellentSean, Jul 2026
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

It was good. Last flight was delayed but I always say that is in God's plan

Flight was delayed by 2 hours, meaning that a flight to Dwnver which should have arrived at 11pm came into the airport at 1 am. Made for a very long day.

I have roller bag with food and medication told me I couldn't bring on my 2nd flight today. 15 years flying with SW never an issue with that bag.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

Flight crew and cabin crew were great. I had to rearrange flights because my original flight was 3hrs delayed for weather, the rub is the flight I moved to boarded on time then we sat at the gate for 2 hours because scheduling stole our first officer for another flight, TWICE. Then our actual FO was an hour delayed. To make it worse my original flight went from a 3 hour delay to departing 15min EARLY. Just poor scheduling operations all around.

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

I liked the boarding by group and numbers. I didn't like my inability to guarantee our seats together. I didn't like the $8/flight for Internet, but I did appreciate the inflight movie options on their app. I didn't like that there were no charging stations on the seats during either of our flights. One flight was over 3 hours.

My experience was find with Southwest. The only issue I have is...at the exact time for me to check in...I don't understand how I always end up in C.

Very helpful, convenient, nice crew members, no extra fees, helped us saving 4 hrs of travel by booking is on an earlier flight

I thought the service was very nice and pleasant. There were no hiccups and no issues so overall a good experience.

Could not get my connecting flight boarding pass until four hrs before departure! Ver annoying especially since the staff could not explain why!

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

Customer service at the gate in the flight was exceptional. On time. Aircraft and seat was decent. Thanks Delta. 💗

Canceled last minute. Also canceled another flight that my brother was supposed to be on. Delta is horrible now. Never flying them again.

I’m an EP on AA every year for more than a decade but this was a very pleasant and surprising experience. Clean and sizable plane for HOU to CHI. 5 row first class. And excellent food in first class the steak option was really good. Your flight attendants even better. Seat 5A

The experience with United Airlines was excellent; however, the experience with Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH) was horrible. Although our flight departed from Terminal B, we had to go through security in Terminal C and then get on a train for travel to Terminal B. Additionally, there was significant walking required to get to the boarding location.

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.

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.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

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

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

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Nothing wrong with the flight itself. But due to 2+ hrs waiting in immigration and the additional security checkup in O’hare, I nearly missed the flight.

Another late flight from United. We never got the exact reason why. When we got on the plane, the staff seemed to spend a very long time just milling around in the front of the plane. I also never figured out why the door to the cockpit was open for so long prior to leaving. All in all just a poor performance again from United. There is a reason we did not choose United for the international legs of this recent trip, overall dissatisfaction.

A more comfortable seat. Padding would be really helpful but I've read the airlines don't want customers to be satisfied with economy seats.

Everything was good except checking bags . I had paid for two bags but it didn’t show so we had to do it again while people waited and we were struggling to get to our flight

Flight delayed 4 times on a non-stop from BOS to SFO. Then when landed in SFO had to wait for 30 mins for a gate AT 3:30AM.

Plane was delayed multiple times. I would like to request a refund. Was due to arrive Thursday evening ended up arriving Friday morning.

The seats were roomier than other airplanes I’ve been on.

The security line at JFK was one of the longest I’ve ever experienced - probably 45 minutes. I don’t know if JetBlue has control over it, but it detracted from the overall experience. Entertainment had good options, but the volume control was a bit small to tap on and the screen had a fair amount of interference blips. Clearer picture would have been better.

I liked the entertainment on JetBlue, the service from JFK to JAX was terrible at best

I usually dont fly JeTBlue and I dont think I will ever do it again. The flight was delayed fee time, nobody was giving us any info at at the airport, gate changing, the slowest and poorly organized boarding ever, rude staff.. huh

Jet blue just had great service overall! Only a little turbulence heading out of Austin, otherwise the jet stream helped the speed of the trip!

It was a pretty smooth flight, I tend to get mini anxiety attacks during flights, however, this time was pretty smooth and I was able to relax. The only thing, I was having issues to connect to the Flyfi internet. I was not able to connect at all, I turned off my phone a couple times and didnt work.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

Delayed each time on a round trip with no significant weather interference. Updates to flight times came after the fact. 30 min behind in boarding and board and phone still show an on time departure. Some mysterious extra 300 miles that came so surprising they had to fuel while we were already on board?

One crew member was rude about our bags. Be nice about it. We don’t fly a lot. And the fact that you have to pay for a carry on is ridiculous

The flight attendant was arguing with a passenger before takeoff. The passenger was frustrated but the flight attendant should have handled it with grace, but instead she was nasty and rude. The seats were comfortable and the flight was uneventful. I wish we didn’t have to pay for drinks or snacks but that’s what you get with a budget airline.

Airline changed the gate from Terminal A to Terminal D which is quite far and only sent a text message few minutes before boarding. Around 50 people missed their flight and as plane didn’t wait for them.

Did not get the extra leg room i paid for.

Direct flight I like, Did not like all the delays

Delayed over 2 hours on the way there, and back, no free drinks, no free water, no Wifi, bathroom dirty!

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