Travelling from Albany Airport (ALB) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Albany Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Albany.
Every week, there are three Albany Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights. If you want to take off as soon as possible, select the 09:27 Avelo Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 21:41 with Avelo Airlines.
To ensure you get on your ALB to RDU flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Durham (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy with Breeze Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Albany Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Breeze Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 70.73% of its services landing as planned, Avelo Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ALB to RDU flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Albany Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between ALB and RDU:
New York LaGuardia Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albany Airport (ALB) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Right now, R 1,162 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Albany Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,000. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from ALB to RDU by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Albany Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from ALB to RDU is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Albany Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Albany Airport (ALB)
ALB's address is 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
76% of flights departing from Albany Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Albany Airport from central Albany, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Albany Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near ALB:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Consider booking a hotel close to RDU if you have a late Albany Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and chase adventure across Durham and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Albany Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Durham. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Albany Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you want to go to Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ALB to RDU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey about 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to check off its leading attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United States, head for Baltimore, about 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are key highlights.
