Cheap flights from Raleigh to Houston from $57 RDU → IAH
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest return found recently is $285 with Frontier Airlines, 22 Nov – 30 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $57 with Frontier Airlines, 1 Dec, found 3 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $57, found 3 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $285, 22 Nov to 30 Nov
- Usual return price
- $159 to $212
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $118 found in the last 7 days
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $159 to $212.
Cheapest return found recently
$285
22 Nov – 30 Nov · Frontier Airlines
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 7:13 p.m. · Return leaves 5:26 p.m. · 48 h 53 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$285 22 Nov – 30 Novfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$118 1 Dec – 4 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 36 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $118 to $363.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 22 Nov to 17 Dec, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 8-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov – 30 Nov | $285 | Frontier Airlines | Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 4 Dec | $118 | Frontier Airlines | Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 19 Dec | $188 | Frontier Airlines | Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 21 Dec | $172 | Frontier Airlines | Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $118.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$57
1 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 12:24 p.m. · 6 h 7 min trip
1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$57 1 Decfound 3 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 21 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $50 to $128.
21 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
1 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec | $57 | Frontier Airlines | Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Raleigh to Houston
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 22 Nov – 30 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 1 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Raleigh to Houston?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 58% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (36 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $363 | $327 | +139% | 12 |
| 7–13 days | $227 | $227 | +49% | 13 |
| 14–29 days | $152 | $118 | Cheapest seen | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $172 | $152 | +13% | 11 |
| 90–179 days | $417 | $417 | +174% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (21 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $87 | $50 | +26% | 9 |
| 14–29 days | $69 | $57 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
| 60–89 days | $107 | $107 | +55% | 7 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Fayetteville → Houston
84 km from Raleigh
$978
$693 more than flying from Raleigh
21 Nov – 29 Nov · FAY → IAH · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Greensboro → Houston
109 km from Raleigh
$538
$253 more than flying from Raleigh
19 Dec – 2 Jan 2027 · GSO → IAH · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 22 Nov – 30 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Raleigh to Houston?
The cheapest return found recently is $285 with Frontier Airlines, 22 Nov to 30 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $118 with Frontier Airlines, 1 Dec to 4 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $159 to $212.
How much is a one-way flight from Raleigh to Houston?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $57 with Frontier Airlines, 1 Dec, found 3 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Houston?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $118, 1 Dec to 4 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Houston?
In 36 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 58% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 21 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 21% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Houston?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 1 Dec, takes 6 h 7 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Houston?
Between 22 Nov and 17 Dec, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest return on all 4 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work