Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours 55 minutes.
Houston's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Houston one hour behind Durham.
Choose from 34 weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flights. The 06:10 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:18.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your RDU to IAH flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Frontier Airlines is your gateway to discovering Houston (and maybe even some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Frontier Airlines.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates RDU to IAH flights. An exceptional 84.88% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RDU and IAH include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
R 971 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,075. These fares can change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from RDU to IAH by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RDU to IAH.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has an excellent on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from RDU touch down on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Pick up a George Bush Intercontinental Airport rental car and explore Houston and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from George Bush Intercontinental Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to central Houston
The street address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Houston based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to IAH sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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