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$99+ Cheap flights from Hobby (HOU) to Raleigh (RDU)

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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — RDU
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Houston Hobby to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in February or September, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Hobby to Raleigh
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/511:05 am
HOU
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Mon 3/97:45 pm
RDU
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$197
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/35:25 am
HOU
-
RDU
1 stop5h 01m
Delta
Tue 3/35:54 pm
RDU
-
HOU
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/287:40 pm
HOU
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Mon 3/25:55 pm
RDU
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/201:20 pm
HOU
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Fri 2/275:20 pm
RDU
-
HOU
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/195:25 am
HOU
-
RDU
1 stop5h 03m
Delta
Sun 2/225:15 am
RDU
-
HOU
1 stop5h 46m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/42:15 pm
HOU
-
RDU
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Sun 3/88:05 pm
RDU
-
HOU
Nonstop3h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$267

Find flight deals from Hobby to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hobby (HOU) to Raleigh (RDU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(Southwest)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$261

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($88 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh that are best for you.

Fly from

Hobby

Fly to

Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Thu 2/26

1:20 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/5

7:45 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$237

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Thu 2/19

12:55 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/22

1:05 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$247

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Thu 2/19

5:25 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/22

5:15 am-10:01 am

1 stop5h 46m

$257

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Thu 2/19

5:25 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/24

4:20 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$257

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/28

10:10 am-6:45 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/2

5:55 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$268

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Sat 2/28

7:40 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/3

10:45 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$277

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Fri 2/27

5:05 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/1

8:45 pm-12:30 am

1 stop4h 45m

$287

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Sat 3/7

4:40 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/9

7:45 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$290

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/19

5:20 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 00m

$297

HoustonRaleigh

HOU - RDU

HOURDU

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/9

10:05 am-5:04 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/16

5:20 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 00m

$297

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Compare providers for flights from Hobby to Raleigh

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hobby to Raleigh in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Houston Hobby Airport-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Houston Hobby Airport-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Houston Hobby Airport-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Houston Hobby Airport-Raleigh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hobby to Raleigh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hobby to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh is 36 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 Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh (average of $72). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh in July is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Hobby to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

When flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

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John Walton

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Expert on RDU

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Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Raleigh. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Houston Hobby to Raleigh, you will be flying into Raleigh-Durham. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city. Raleigh-Durham is the only Raleigh airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Houston Hobby per day. 7 airlines have flights to Raleigh-Durham from Houston Hobby on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

    Departing from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh will take you 2h 25m. The distance between Houston Hobby Airport and Raleigh is about 1048 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Raleigh, with prices starting at $85. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $87 and $108, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 69% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $45. Users have also found prices from $79 and $98 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh? While on average our users pay $296, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $257. The most popular route (Houston Hobby - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $98.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Hobby to Raleigh?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hobby 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 Hobby Airport to Raleigh?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh (average of $72). Flying from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh in July is currently the most expensive (average of $158). 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 7 airlines flying from Hobby to Raleigh

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Hobby to Raleigh. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$85Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$144Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$154Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$232Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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