How to find cheap flights to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
At the moment, R 11,349 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to RDU for R 17,539.
Book at the right time with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to RDU goes up or down.
Pick up a bargain on tickets to Durham, where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located, by booking ahead of time. You're more likely to secure a good deal and have a wider range of flights to choose from.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Durham by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This allows you to browse fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help keep costs down.
Search for plane tickets to Raleigh-Durham International Airport that have one stop or more. Taking an indirect route can help you save. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Durham
May is usually the cheapest month to board a flight to Durham.
To find the cheapest month for flights to RDU, use the 'Whole month' tool. If your travel dates are flexible, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
If you'd love to experience Durham at its liveliest, lock in your flights to RDU for June. Going on holiday during high seasons generally means more to do and see compared to other times of the year.
December is the quietest time of year to visit if you prefer a more relaxed vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Durham then.
Check the weather before travelling. July brings the warmest days in Durham, averaging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Ranging from -3ºC (27ºF) to 13ºC (55ºF), January brings the lowest temperatures.
Hoping for a clearer forecast? November is the driest month in Durham, averaging four days of rain.
July has the wettest weather. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Flying to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and travel to Durham quickly. Lock in a direct flight to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with one of these major airlines:
If you want to fly with the carrier that leads the way for punctuality, book your RDU plane ticket with Copa. Up to 94% of its flights to this airport arrive as scheduled.
Your flight will land in the UTC-5 timezone at RDU.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to RDU:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has an on-time rating of 78%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be helpful to know if you're planning a tight connection or have somewhere to be not long after landing.
Getting to central Durham from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The distance from RDU to central Durham is about 18 kilometres.
Once you've landed from your flight to RDU, expect a drive to the centre of around 20 minutes.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
If you're eager to stay close to the action in Durham, unpack your suitcase at one of these comfy hotels:
Durham highlights
Hop off your flight to Durham and make your way to these must-see attractions:
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre: Offering a classic introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 0.32 kilometres west of the centre.
Beber Sculpture Garden: Here's where you can slow the tempo down a little when exploring Durham. This park is roughly 5 kilometres west of the centre.
Durham Central Park: Need another good reason to visit Durham? This landmark brings in the crowds and is around 0.80 kilometres north 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. Heading to the centre by taxi or ride-share usually takes around 20 minutes.
Allow roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you decide to travel to Raleigh on public transport.
Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to West Raleigh
If West Raleigh is where you're off to, it's about 14 kilometres from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Explore more of the United States
The United States has plenty more surprises in store. Carry on to Charlotte, located around 193 kilometres west of Durham. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame should be on your to-do list. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the city's closest major airport.
Another city in the United States that belongs on your itinerary is Virginia Beach. From Durham, it's roughly 274 kilometres northeast and offers highlights like Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach. Make time for Neptune's Park too.
Make room for one more stop with Raleigh. Roughly 18 kilometres southeast of Durham, North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park are reason enough to go.
