Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU): what you need to know
Around 3 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport.
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Houston one hour behind Durham.
Take your pick of four weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport flights. The 07:10 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:50.
Your RDU to HOU flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Houston — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for RDU to HOU flights, with 83.08% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. These are the top stopovers between RDU and HOU:
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport flight is £67. A round-trip plane ticket is currently £139. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from RDU to HOU.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RDU to HOU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select 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 Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 14 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you have an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Consider booking a hotel close to HOU if you're catching a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a William P. Hobby Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Houston and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from William P. Hobby Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to central Houston
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
From William P. Hobby Airport, Houston is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 40 minutes.
When to fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Houston. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to HOU in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
San Antonio is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Houston. Around 190 miles away to the west, its best attractions include The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
Dallas is another essential stop in United States and is around 230 miles north of Houston. No journey is complete without seeing Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
