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

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WN498
WN Southwest
737
9:05 AM
EDT T1
11:00 AM
CDT
2h 55m
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WN2674
WN Southwest
7S7
12:00 PM
EDT T1
1:55 PM
CDT
2h 55m
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WN4411
WN Southwest
73H
1:25 PM
EDT T1
3:20 PM
CDT
2h 55m
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WN3131
WN Southwest
737
2:25 PM
CDT T4
5:36 PM
EDT
2h 11m
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WN4431
WN Southwest
7M8
6:15 PM
CDT T5
9:50 PM
EDT
2h 35m
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Raleigh/Durham to Houston
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,049 mi 2h 55m nonstop -1h behind 138 1-stop hubs

RDU–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,049 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 138 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore RDU Routes HOU Routes RDU Live Flights HOU Live Flights RDU Delays HOU Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 9 737, 73H, 7S7 2h55 84% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to HOU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
138
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,256
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric RDU→HOU GSO→HOU USA→HOU
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 2
Weekly flights 9 1 –
Flight time 2h 55m 2h 30m 2h 15m
Departure OTP 84% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Houston flights · Concord (USA) to Houston flights · Wilmington (ILM) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,049 mi / 1,688 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,049 mi / 1,688 km
Flight time2h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 8 return
1-stop connections138 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 2h 55m. The route covers 1,049 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from RDU to HOU. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ECP, JAN, CHA, RBW, PDK, AGS, DSI, INT, FTY, LIT, CLL, ILM, NAS, BHM, LUK, SSI, ISM, LEX, CRG, FTW, TYS, ORL, CHS, ORF, AVL, BFM, CHO, SAV, CLT, GRR, MGY, SUA, FXE, MKC, DAY, JAX, TMB, BMG, MKE, MLB, PHF, UST, DSM, PGD, VRB, CVG, OPF, FOE, PWK, OKC, MRK, APF, VNC, CLE, YYZ, IAD, TEB, BCT, PBI, EYW, MLI, CRW, PHL, SRQ, MMU, RSW, SBN, MHH, TLH, HPN, ALB, SAF, APA, ACK, EWR, ORD, BJC, SAT, ASE, SYR, CRP, PLS, BOS, BED, PVD, CUN, ACY, YOW, BGR, YUL, BZN, LIR, VNY, CLD, PSP, SNA, MRY, RNO, SJC, BFI, OAK, SMF, SFO, CMH, MEM, YVR, MDW, JWN, ATL, PNS, MIA, BNA, STL, PIT, AUS, MCO, FLL, TPA, MCI, BWI, IND, SJU, DFW, LAS, DCA, DEN, MSY, DAL, SLC, LGA, PHX, LAX, SAN, MSP, SDF, HVN, MQJ and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from HOU to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO, USA and ILM. 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 RDU to HOU

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to HOU ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,049 miles (1,688 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 17 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

138 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ECP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).