Delta SkyMiles award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston (HOU)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for RDU→HOU in economy and first class. Lowest economy: 10,600 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 9 dates). Lowest first class: 43,000 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 9 dates).
Every airport: Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston award flights.
Prices observed – ; newest observation .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 10,600 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 9 dates
- Lowest first class
- 43,000 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 9 dates
In economy, 10,600 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles was the 2nd lowest of the 2 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 8,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. With Delta SkyMiles, first class started at 43,000 miles + $5.60, about 4.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (10,600 miles + $5.60).
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on RDU→HOU in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 10,600 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop |  DL | 7 | 9 | See dates | |
| First | 43,000 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | DL | 3 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 10,600 miles + $5.60 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 30,100 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 31,000 miles + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 49,300 miles + $5.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 52,300 miles + $5.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 65,900 miles + $5.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
How often SkyMiles award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for Delta SkyMiles in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 9 of 9 | 100% | |
| First | 9 of 9 | 100% |
Best months to fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston (HOU) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 31,000 miles + $5.60 (4 dates) | 52,300 miles + $5.60 (4 dates) | |
| 10,600 miles + $5.60 (1 date) | 73,300 miles + taxes not reported (1 date) | |
| 30,100 miles + $5.60 (2 dates) | 49,300 miles + $5.60 (2 dates) | |
| 17,100 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 43,000 miles + $5.60 (2 dates) |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston (HOU)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60Lowest | 18,500 pts + $5.60Lowest |
| Delta SkyMiles | 10,600 pts + $5.60 | 43,000 pts + $5.60 |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston (HOU)
How many miles do you need to fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston (HOU) with Delta SkyMiles?
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 10, 2026): economy 10,600 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 17,100 miles (taxes vary) over 4 months and award space on 9 departure dates; first class 43,000 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 49,300 miles (taxes vary) over 4 months and award space on 9 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (10,600 to 31,000 miles + taxes vary) and first class (43,000 to 73,300 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston (HOU)?
In economy, 10,600 miles + $5.60. Seen Nov 1, 2026, 22:55 UTC for a Dec 18, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 04:09 UTC). In first class, 43,000 miles + $5.60. Delta SkyMiles showed first-class award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 04:09 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston (HOU) with SkyMiles?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston (HOU)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston (HOU)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Apr 2027 departures: 17,100 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does Delta SkyMiles release award seats for Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Houston (HOU)?
Delta SkyMiles publishes a booking window of about 331 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for departures as late as Apr 10, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See SkyMiles award release dates.