Flying from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Durham is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Houston.
Choose from four weekly Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights. The 10:15 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:55.
Your HOU to RDU flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Durham — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers HOU to RDU flights. A dependable 83.21% of its services on this route land on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HOU and RDU include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Rs31,750 is the lowest price for a one-way Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs60,837. These prices can change based on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from HOU to RDU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to Houston Hobby Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Houston to Houston Hobby Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to HOU? If you've booked an early flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Reserve a hotel near RDU if you're on a late Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and chase adventure across Durham and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport to the centre of Durham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Houston Hobby Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HOU to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are among the biggest draws.
