Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport.
Houston's timezone is UTC-6, making Houston one hour behind Durham.
Flights from RDU to IAH start from 06:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:22 with Frontier Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 23 weekly Raleigh / Durham Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to IAH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Houston (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a cinch with United. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is United.
United is the most punctual carrier offering RDU to IAH flights. An impressive 83.53% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between RDU and IAH:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
Right now, R 993 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,985. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to IAH, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from RDU to IAH by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights that depart Raleigh / Durham Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near IAH instead:
Follow your own route with a Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and venture far and wide through Houston and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport about three weeks before travelling.
Getting from Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH) to central Houston
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport to the centre of Houston has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport (IAH)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport is September, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Houston based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Houston, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to IAH in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Antonio is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Houston. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
Dallas is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 370 kilometres north of Houston. No trip is complete without seeing Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art.
