Flying from Houston to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) departing from either of these.
Jump on a direct Houston to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 2 hours 45 minutes.
Durham is one hour ahead of Houston. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the most popular route. There are 22 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with United Airlines at 6:40pm. Choose the first IAH to RDU departure with United Airlines at 7:30am if you'd rather get a move on.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Houston to RDU.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Go straight to your destination from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Nonstop flights from Houston to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are available from here.
United Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Houston to Raleigh-Durham International Airport jetting out of IAH.
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with United Airlines from IAH to RDU.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is United Airlines.
IAH is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% touch down on time at their destination.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Consider starting your journey from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). You can book a direct Houston to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) plane ticket from this hub.
Board your direct flight from Houston to RDU with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the top airlines flying this route out of HOU.
Southwest Airlines is the top choice for bookings on the HOU to RDU route.
For reliable, punctual service, go with Southwest Airlines. It has an on-time performance of 84.62% for flights between William P. Hobby Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
You can arrive at HOU from central Houston in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
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Flights from William P. Hobby Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 81.06% of them touching down as planned.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
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Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to the centre of Durham is around 16 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
R 1,184 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Return flights start from R 2,513. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Houston to RDU.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). July is when most people visit Durham. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in May.
Before locking in your Houston to RDU plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Raleigh-Durham International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Durham
Start your Durham trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Houston to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Durham isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions you can't miss include DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Durham, Virginia Beach is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.