How to find cheap flights to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
ر.ق. 3,813 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to RDU, the lowest fare is ر.ق. 3,809.
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The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to find some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Durham, where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Durham. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Best time to go to Durham
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Durham is typically May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to RDU that suits your itinerary and budget.
July is the most popular month for flights to RDU. Visit then if you're eager to experience Durham at its liveliest.
Travel in May if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Durham are often more affordable.
Check the weather conditions before you go. July brings the warmest days in Durham, with averages of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
Ranging from -3ºC to 13ºC, January has the lowest temperatures.
October is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Durham.
The wettest time of year is July. Travel then and you can expect to get around 13 days of rainfall.
Flying to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
Fly to Durham in one go. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Raleigh-Durham International Airport:
Copa is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 94% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a great choice when booking your RDU plane ticket.
When you touch down at RDU, you'll be in the UTC-4 timezone.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to RDU. Book a room at any of these hotels near Raleigh-Durham International Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Kick off your Durham trip sooner by picking up a car hire in RDU. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are leading suppliers to pick from here.
If you're catching a connection out of Raleigh-Durham International Airport or travelling home from there, you've got a good chance of staying on schedule. Up to 80% of all flights out of RDU make it to their destination on time.
Getting to central Durham from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Central Durham is about 23 kilometres from RDU.
You'll get to the centre in around 20 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to RDU.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Durham:
Durham highlights
Step off your flight to Durham and find your way to these popular attractions:
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre: The perfect place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometres south of the city centre.
For Garden's Sake: Here's where you can slow things down a little when exploring Durham. You'll find this park roughly 14 kilometres south of the centre.
American Tobacco Historic District: Need another great reason to visit Durham? This landmark attracts travellers from all over and is around 0.32 kilometres west of the city centre.
How to get to Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The nearby city of Raleigh is about 29 kilometres from RDU. Reaching the centre by ride-share or cab should take around 20 minutes.
Allow roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you plan to travel to Raleigh on public transport.
Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cary
Cary is about 10 kilometres from Raleigh-Durham International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.
Explore more of the United States
There's plenty more of the United States begging to be explored. About 193 kilometres west of Durham, head for Charlotte. What not to miss? Start with Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame. The most conveniently located airport for this city is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Virginia Beach might just become one of your favourite stops in the United States. You'll find it roughly 274 kilometres north-east of Durham. Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach stand out as key sights.
Expand your adventure to Raleigh. Roughly 18 kilometres south-east of Durham, North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park are reasons to go.
