Travelling from Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Dallas's main airports, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field (DAL). Explore your options for booking a flight from Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) taking off from either of these.
2 hours 40 minutes is the average duration of a direct Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
The timezone in Durham is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Dallas. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham.
The busiest route is from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), with 43 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from DFW to RDU is the 7am American Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 9:10pm with American Airlines.
To ensure you catch your flight from Dallas to RDU, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can book a direct flight from Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) leaving from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
You'll have your pick of airlines operating direct flights from Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport leaving from DFW. Head off on your trip with any of these:
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with American Airlines between DFW and RDU.
With 75.68% of services arriving as planned, Frontier Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Dallas, DFW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Dallas Fort Worth International Airport:
Of the departures from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, 72% land on time at their destination.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
You can book a direct Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) plane ticket with departures from Dallas Love Field (DAL). Work out whether departing from DAL makes the most sense for you.
Get on your direct flight from Dallas to RDU with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the leading airlines that operates this route out of DAL.
Southwest Airlines is the most popular choice for passengers flying from DAL to RDU.
With 74.0% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Dallas Love Field and Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
You can arrive at DAL from central Dallas in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Dallas Love Field the day before your Dallas to RDU flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Dallas Love Field has an on-time arrival performance of 74%.
The address for DAL is 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, central Durham is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Currently, R 440 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 1,446. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dallas to RDU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
June is the most popular month for flights from Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Plan your visit to Durham in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Dallas to RDU plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Durham to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Durham
Start your Durham trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Dallas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Durham when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your exploring at DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre followed by Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Museum of Life and Science.
Explore more of the United States
Durham will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 274 kilometres northeast of Durham, Virginia Beach is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.
