Flying from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Chattanooga and Durham are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CHA to RDU flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Chattanooga Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CHA and RDU include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chattanooga Airport (CHA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chattanooga Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight is R 2,716. A round-trip ticket right now is R 4,483. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CHA to RDU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Chattanooga Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Landing cheap flights from CHA to RDU is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chattanooga Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about Chattanooga Airport (CHA)
Of all flights leaving Chattanooga Airport, 76.74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Chattanooga Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Chattanooga. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chattanooga Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near CHA:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chattanooga Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz to explore Durham and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chattanooga Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Durham in May.
Lock in your flight from Chattanooga Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CHA to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Baltimore is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without a visit to Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
