Raleigh/Durham to Houston (RDU–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,049 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 737, 73H, 7M8 | 2h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→HOU | GSO→HOU | USA→HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 30m | 2h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · HOU: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
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.
RDU–HOU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RDU to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to HOU is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,049 miles (1,688 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Louis Armstrong New Orleans. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).