Cheap flights from George Bush Intercontinental to Raleigh-Durham International from $204
Updated 2026-10-13
1041 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 30m with 5 airlines operating direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from George Bush Intercontinental
Houston George Bush Intercontinental is United Airlines' second-largest hub after Newark, with five terminals and a Skytrain people mover connecting them. METRO's bus 102 runs from the airport to downtown Houston in around 50 minutes; light rail does not extend to IAH. International long-haul through Houston is heaviest to Latin America (over 30 destinations) and Europe, with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France and British Airways all operating daily and growing Middle East service via Qatar, Emirates and Turkish.
Arriving in Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Durham International serves the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) and is 12 miles from each. There is no rail; GoRaleigh bus 100 reaches downtown Raleigh in 45 minutes for $1.25, GoTriangle bus 805 reaches downtown Durham. Fares to RDU peak around Duke and UNC graduations (May) and major basketball games (February–March); January and August are the cheapest.
Who flies IAH to RDU?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 30m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 30m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 30m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 2h 30m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 30m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Houston to Raleigh-Durham FAQs
Direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) take approximately 2h 30m for the 1041-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
5 carriers operate direct service from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU): United Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — United Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) is the primary international airport for Raleigh-Durham. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.