Direct flights from Raleigh to Houston
26 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from RDU to IAH.
Flight time: about 2h18m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Raleigh local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2074 | 6:40a | 2h16m | Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun |
| United UAL2074 | 6:45a | 2h26m | Mon |
| United UAL2074 | 6:55a | 2h13m | Fri |
| United UAL2074 | 7:06a | 2h17m | Wed |
| Frontier FFT1741 | 10:22a | 2h14m | Tue, Sun |
| Frontier FFT1741 | 10:30a | 2h17m | Wed, Thu, Sat |
| Frontier FFT1741 | 10:36a | 2h19m | Mon, Fri |
| Mesa ASH6296 | 12:53p | 2h22m | Wed |
| Mesa ASH6296 | 12:57p | 2h22m | Mon, Fri, Sun |
| Mesa ASH6296 | 1:15p | 2h22m | Thu |
| Mesa ASH6296 | 1:25p | 2h22m | Tue |
| United UAL2407 | 5:09p | 2h16m | Thu–Fri |
| United UAL2407 | 5:15p | 2h16m | Sun |
| United UAL2407 | 5:32p | 2h17m | Wed |
| Mesa ASH4059 | 5:34p | 2h22m | Sat |
| United UAL2407 | 6:50p | 2h20m | Mon |
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Nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Houston (IAH)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has 26 nonstop flights a week to Houston (IAH), operated by Mesa, Frontier and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of RDU and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Houston?
The nonstop flight from Raleigh (RDU) to Houston (IAH) takes about 2h18m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Houston?
Driving from Raleigh to Houston takes about 17h 32m behind the wheel — roughly 1,201 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h18m.