Houston to Raleigh/Durham (DWH–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to Raleigh/Durham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,050 mi 2h 25m nonstop +1h ahead

DWH–RDU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DWH → RDU
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
42%
Return
RDU → DWH
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric DWH→RDU IAH→RDU HOU→RDU
Distance from DWH 14 mi 33 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 5
Weekly flights 49 8
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 41m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of DWH with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
DWH: CDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,050 mi / 1,690 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

DWH–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance1,050 mi / 1,690 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: DWH
IATA / ICAODWH / KDWH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DWH to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,050 miles.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, HOU and CLL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DWH to RDU

David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport (DWH) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DWH to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DWH to RDU is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,050 miles (1,690 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Houston (HOU) and College Station (CLL).