What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Raleigh round-trip?

Currently priced at $70, Frontier will fly you from Houston to Raleigh and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $154 and $190, respectively. These flights start at 75% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Raleigh one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $44. American Airlines flights start at $82 while deals on Delta start at $108 one-way.

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What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Raleigh?

On average you can expect to pay $249 for a flight from Houston to Raleigh. The cheapest flight overall is $156 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $135.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to Raleigh?

Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest are the most popular airlines when flying from Houston to Raleigh.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Raleigh from Houston?

Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Raleigh-Durham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Raleigh from Houston. Booking flights from Houston to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Houston from 6 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Raleigh that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Houston to Raleigh?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Raleigh?

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Raleigh?

The best time to book flights from Houston to Raleigh is 72 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Raleigh (average of $180). Flying from Houston to Raleigh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 HOU to RDU?

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Raleigh in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue from Houston to Raleigh. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,404 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

JetBlue

7.1

Good

3,059 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,185 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Frontier

5.5

Fair

2,519 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,210 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Raleigh from Houston?
Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Raleigh-Durham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Raleigh from Houston. Booking flights from Houston to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Houston from 6 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Raleigh round-trip?
Currently priced at $70, Frontier will fly you from Houston to Raleigh and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $154 and $190, respectively. These flights start at 75% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Raleigh one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $44. American Airlines flights start at $82 while deals on Delta start at $108 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Raleigh?
On average you can expect to pay $249 for a flight from Houston to Raleigh. The cheapest flight overall is $156 while the most popular route, (Houston Hobby - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $135.
Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Raleigh that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Raleigh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Houston to Raleigh?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Raleigh.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Raleigh?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Raleigh 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 Houston to Raleigh?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Raleigh (average of $180). Flying from Houston to Raleigh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $390). 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 6 airlines flying from Houston to Raleigh

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$70	Average$236	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$154	Average$282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$190	Average$448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$237	Average$394	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$286	Average$458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$381	Average$758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Raleigh in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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