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Among airlines operating Raleigh to Houston flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Raleigh and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flights from Raleigh to Houston usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $184 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $323 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Raleigh to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 6% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Raleigh to Houston route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $295 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $375, a difference of $80. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Raleigh to Houston flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Raleigh to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 8:07 am
• Latest: departs at 8:20 pm and lands at 11:27 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $314. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Houston takes 3h 07m, covering 1,049 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Raleigh to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $104, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 20m, compared with 4h 51m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 4h 55m via Lambert-St Louis (STL).

Houston is 1 hour behind Raleigh (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Houston range from $208 to $439, with an average of $314 over the past 12 months. Anything below $208 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Raleigh to Houston route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.