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$49+ Cheap flights from North Carolina to Houston

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — HOU
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from North Carolina to Houston

Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:05 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop10h 50mFrontier
Thu 1/85:14 pmIAH - RDU
Nonstop2h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$122
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:24 pmCLT - IAH
1 stop11h 30mFrontier
Mon 1/56:09 pmIAH - CLT
Nonstop2h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$135
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:14 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Tue 1/68:13 pmIAH - RDU
1 stop19h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$141
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:14 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Thu 1/85:14 pmIAH - RDU
Nonstop2h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:05 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop10h 50mFrontier
Fri 1/92:08 pmIAH - RDU
Nonstop2h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:05 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/74:10 pmIAH - RDU
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:05 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop10h 50mFrontier
Wed 1/78:13 pmIAH - RDU
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:05 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop10h 50mFrontier
Tue 1/68:45 amIAH - RDU
1 stop14h 27mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:14 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Fri 1/92:08 pmIAH - RDU
Nonstop2h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:14 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/73:09 pmIAH - RDU
1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:14 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Wed 12/316:05 pmIAH - RDU
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:14 pmRDU - IAH
1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/104:15 pmIAH - RDU
1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$185

Find flight deals from North Carolina to Houston

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to Houston flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$99
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$49
(Super.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$337
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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Houston that are best for you.

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RaleighHouston

RDU - IAH

RDUIAH

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

10:12 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/12

2:08 pm-5:48 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$115

CharlotteHouston

CLT - IAH

CLTIAH

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 2/26

8:53 am-10:58 am

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 3/2

7:45 am-4:56 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$121

CharlotteHouston

CLT - IAH

CLTIAH

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 2/20

10:27 am-12:32 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/22

8:50 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$127

CharlotteHouston

CLT - IAH

CLTIAH

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 1/9

10:21 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/11

9:12 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$128

CharlotteHouston

CLT - IAH

CLTIAH

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 2/25

2:46 pm-7:55 am

1 stop18h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/4

7:59 pm-7:58 am

1 stop10h 59m

$129

RaleighHouston

RDU - IAH

RDUIAH

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 33m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/3

4:15 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$131

RaleighHouston

RDU - IAH

RDUIAH

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/16

9:37 am-11:56 am

Nonstop3h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/20

4:15 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$154

CharlotteHouston

CLT - IAH

CLTIAH

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 2/20

6:37 pm-8:00 am

1 stop14h 23m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/22

8:18 pm-6:49 am

1 stop9h 31m

$158

RaleighHouston

RDU - IAH

RDUIAH

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/30

6:10 am-5:10 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/3

4:35 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops30h 16m

$161

RaleighHouston

RDU - IAH

RDUIAH

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/21

11:13 am-6:28 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 3/1

9:38 pm-8:37 am

1 stop9h 59m

$162

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Best time to book a flight from North Carolina to Houston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from North Carolina to Houston

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from North Carolina to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Houston (average of $44). Flying from North Carolina to Houston in May is currently the most expensive (average of $118). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NC to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

When flying from North Carolina to Houston, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from North Carolina to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from North Carolina to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their North Carolina to Houston flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from North Carolina to Houston?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from North Carolina to Houston?

    Departing from North Carolina to Houston will take you 2h 24m. There are 781 mi between North Carolina and Houston. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from North Carolina to Houston?

    When deciding which route to take from North Carolina to Houston consider Charlotte Douglas - Houston Hobby, Raleigh-Durham - Houston Hobby or Charlotte Douglas - Houston George Bush Intcntl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from North Carolina to Houston?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from North Carolina to Houston? While on average our users pay $413, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $90. The most popular route (Charlotte Douglas - Houston Hobby), is priced around $98.

  • Can I find deals for flights from North Carolina to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on North Carolina to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from North Carolina to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from North Carolina to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from North Carolina to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from North Carolina to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from North Carolina to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Houston (average of $44). Flying from North Carolina to Houston in May is currently the most expensive (average of $118). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from North Carolina to Houston

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$71Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$76Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$78Average$84FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$124Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$140Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$157Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$197Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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