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$165 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$329
Typical prices: $386-$250
Southwest
Sat 7/11Wed 7/15
RDU - HOU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$165
Typical prices: $145-$207
Southwest
Sat 7/25
RDU - HOU • Non-stop
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RDU offers free Wi-Fi for 48 hours, ideal for delays.
From HOU, rideshares are faster and cheaper than IAH.
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Hobby (RDU-HOU)

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

Sat, Jul 11 - Wed, Jul 15
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5:25 am - 7:10 am
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2:40 pm - 6:20 pm
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2h 40mnonstop
$329Southwest
Sat, Jul 11 - Wed, Jul 15
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6h 05m
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$339Southwest
Sat, Jul 11 - Wed, Jul 15
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2h 45mnonstop
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7h 45m
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$344Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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2h 45mnonstop
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2:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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2h 40mnonstop
$347Southwest
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
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12:00 pm - 1:45 pm
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2h 45mnonstop
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10:10 am - 6:10 pm
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7h 00m
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$348Southwest
Sat, Jul 18 - Sat, Jul 25
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5:17 pm - 9:51 pm
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5h 34m
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6:00 am - 2:30 pm
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$349Delta
Sat, Jul 11 - Wed, Jul 15
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1:30 pm - 10:15 pm
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7h 45m
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$354Southwest
Thu, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 11
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8:15 pm - 11:55 pm
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$356Southwest
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
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6:40 am - 11:55 am
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6h 15m
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2:45 pm - 6:25 pm
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$357Southwest
Sat, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 16
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7h 55m
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$359Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Hobby flights

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

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

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

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

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Houston Hobby Airport on a Thursday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Raleigh, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Tuesdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport, 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 Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport is September, where tickets cost $192 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $377 and $355 respectively.

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

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 $397, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport, 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 Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport, 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 14 weeks before departure.

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Flight from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from Raleigh to Hobby

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Hobby 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 Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport flights

  • Are the amenities at RDU Airport favorable for persons with limited mobility?

    Persons with limited mobility have nothing to worry about when traveling from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport. RDU Airport offers curb-to-aircraft wheelchair services to persons with limited mobility. All airlines at RDU Airport serving flights from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport have deployed personnel across the airport to assist travelers with limited mobility.

  • Where can I find car rentals after landing at HOU Airport in Houston?

    Many travelers consider rental cars the most convenient means of transportation for accessing Houston city center. Hertz Car Rental-Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) is one car rental agency where travelers landing at HOU Airport can consider renting a car. This agency is located along Monroe Blvd, Houston, and has an on-site office at HOU Airport.

  • Which hotel can I stay in after arriving at HOU Airport in Houston?

    There are numerous hotels near HOU Airport where arriving travelers can book hotel rooms. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Houston Hobby Airport is one hotel easily accessible by travelers landing at HOU Airport. Located along Airport Boulevard in Houston, Texas, this hotel is less than 1 mile from HOU Airport. It offers free WI-FI and airport shuttle services.

  • How can I get to Houston city center from HOU Airport?

    The airport shuttle service is the most reliable and convenient transport to Houston city center for travelers arriving at HOU Airport. Travelers can also use METRO Bus 102, which serves the airport and its surroundings, and continues to the downtown Metro station.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport was $165 for a one-way ticket and $329 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport.

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

    On your way to Houston Hobby Airport, you’ll fly out from Raleigh-Durham. You’ll be landing at Houston Hobby.

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

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Houston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $381 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 $339 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston Hobby Airport from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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 Houston Hobby Airport with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and HOU 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 Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport?

    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 Houston Hobby Airport from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $186 or less one-way and $397 or less round-trip.
  • Are you planning to shop at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) before traveling from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)? Brierdale Shopping Center is one shopping mall that guarantees travelers an exciting shopping experience before taking their flights to Houston Hobby Airport.
  • If you plan to travel from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport in the company of your family or children using RDU Airport, consider flying on American Airlines. The free Wi-Fi services this airline offers would enable your kids to streamline their favorite TV shows, video games, and movies as you fly to Houston Hobby Airport. You can book a flight with this airline through KAYAK.
  • Are you a pet lover planning to travel from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport in the company of your lovely pet? Worry no more. RDU has a pet-friendly policy that allows you to remain with your pet. According to the RDU policy, travelers are allowed to carry their pets, but the pets must stay in their pets while at the airport. The pets can only be removed when undergoing security checks or using pet relief areas.
  • Travelers who plan to catch the earliest flight from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport that departs RDU Airport, should consider spending their night in a nearby hotel. Comfort Suites Raleigh Durham Airport/RTP is one hotel that offers affordable services to RDU Airport travelers. The hotel is at Page Rd, Durham, just 5 miles from the airport, and provides complimentary airport shuttle services.
  • Despite having other neighboring airports like FAY airport that serve similar flights to Houston Hobby Airport, travelers in Raleigh prefer RDU Airport as their departure airport when flying from Raleigh to Houston Hobby Airport. This is because numerous means of transport connect them to RDU Airport from downtown and the city center. Traveling to FAY airport is tedious since the airport is located 73 miles from Raleigh city.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Hobby

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4305 reviews
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Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

4.0 OkayDavid, Apr 2026
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Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

The seat was not comfortable. 1D. My back was sore all night and the next day.

One of the best airlines for fast boarding, on time arrivals, and top notch service!

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight was hours late, unable to sit next to spouse, I have had so much better experiences. Substantially better, only saving grace was that it was a short flight.

An entire day of delays. Cost lots of money. Meals and a hotel.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

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

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

Overall flight was ok. Flight attendant was receptive to assisting passengers with tight connections.

This was the first flight in the morning. We boarded fine. The cabin door was closed and we were ready to go. We were notified by the Captain that ATC issued and ground stop for 40 minutes. So, without even pushing back from the gate, we were already 40 minutes late. We actually were released to push-back and taxi at 30 minutes. But, some passengers had tight connections and were not going to make their connections. Some passengers asked about the delay and the effect on the connections and were told by the cabin attendant that all flights will be delayed and so they should be OK. However, that was not true. My connecting flight was on time and I arrived at IAH with 21 minutes to make my connection. I did and I'm happy about that, but the flight crew should not have given assurances to the passengers who might have missed their connections.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

Fine. The issues I had were associated with luggage being delayed from Turkey to Tanzania

We purchase first class seats for the first time for multiples of standard economy ticket. There was no access to the club lounge and no priority boarding. The meal and the service once on the plane were superior and the seat was nicer, but not worth the price difference. I will be happy to seat in economy and spend the difference on more travel.

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Good flight. Efficient boarding and competent flight crew. No problems until we arrived at our destination gate. We were early so there was an aircraft at the gate that had to move before we could pull in. Then, due to the type of aircraft we flew, the cabin door could not be opened until some luggage from the cargo bay was offloaded to preserve center of gravity characteristics. So, that further delayed deplaning. Despite being 20 minutes early on landing, we ended up being 5 to 10 minutes late after all the delays.

This trip did not start off well. The inbound flight was delayed about 20 minutes. Then, after initial onboarding, the passengers had to deplane due to a mechanical problem. That took about 30 minutes to fix and be cleared. Then, reboarding was chaotic. It took a long time to sort passengers and two passengers on standby were ticketed but there was no seat. So, they had to deplane. One of the flight crew was trying to help passengers figure out a place to put their carry-on bags and that took more time. In the end, our scheduled 10:30 am departure did not actually take off until about 12:05 pm CST. The flight itself was long but we got to Houston. Some passengers missed their connecting flights and had to rebook. Not the best of flights I've had.

Cancelled the flight half hour before boarding. Then cancelled the connecting flight too.

I would like a refund for the extra cost the seat I paid for. An oversized person sat next to me and I couldn’t fit on my seat and had to move to another seat.

This was a hard flight. 3 delays out of OKC (1 on the Tarmac). Delay in Atlanta coming to Dallas. total travel time was the equivalent of driving from OKC to Atlanta.

Got home at 3am after deboarding the plane. No compensation offered by American

Flights on time w/o delays. However, my baggage was damaged. Ground crew, throws baggage from plane to the baggage carrier, carelessly.

Business class was very good, one of my best flights

American flight was diverted and delayed but app didn’t show that information so I wasn’t able to change my connection until the last min.

The plane was very creaky and lots of ringing. Plane was dirty and dingy. I couldn't hear the captain's announcements from the flight deck. Not sure if it was the captain or the audio equipment, but good thing there wasn't an emergency where we needed clear instructions. The overhead compartments were clearly full, but the flight crew allowed people to stand in the back with their carry on luggage. Then after everyone boarded, they had to go to the front to gate check their luggage because there was no room for their bags and then they returned to their seats...such a waste of time when clearly the overhead compartments were full when they originally boarded.

Air condition was not working for long both after boarding and also after landing ; unbearably hot and suffocating

Human interaction. Thought there would be more service-even a smile would have been nice.

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

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

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

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