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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,463. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Durham.R 1,322 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,322, select.

Durham.R 1,402 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,402, select.

Durham.R 1,569 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,569, select.

Durham.R 1,876 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,876, select.

Durham.R 1,885 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,885, select.

Durham.R 1,906 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,906, select.

Durham.R 1,914 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound direct flight with jetBlue departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,914, select.

Durham.R 1,915 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,915, select.

Durham.R 1,948 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with KLM.Outbound direct flight with KLM departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,948, select.

Durham.R 2,002 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,002, select.

Durham.R 2,076 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,076, select.

Durham.R 2,080 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr.One-way flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,080, select.

Durham.R 2,325 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 May.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,325, select.

Durham.R 2,572 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 May.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,572, select.

Durham.R 4,164 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jun.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,164, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham flights are currently cheapest in September.

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New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Durham below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Raleigh / Durham.

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New York to Durham: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 1,322
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	1 hr, 59 mins
Most popular airline	Qatar Airways
Average flights per week	605

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham?

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham is R 2,482. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham?

1 hour and 59 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham.

Which airlines fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and American Airlines fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham.

How many flights are there a week from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham?

As of August 2026, there are 605 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham?

The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport on Tuesday, 15 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Raleigh / Durham?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Raleigh / Durham but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Durham?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Durham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines and KLM offer the cheapest flight tickets to Raleigh / Durham.

Flying from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know

Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as New York.
Choose from 72 weekly New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with JetBlue Airways is the earliest flight available. American Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:00.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your JFK to RDU flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. When you're ready to start your Durham adventure, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of the United States:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Delta on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that operates JFK to RDU flights, with 79.78% of its services arriving as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between JFK and RDU:
- Charlotte Douglas Airport
- Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
- Baltimore Washington International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

R 1,332 is currently the lowest price for a one-way New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,482. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from JFK to RDU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from JFK to RDU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.

Handy information about New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)

You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Of all flights leaving New York John F. Kennedy Airport, 73% arrive on time at their destination.
Central New York to New York John F. Kennedy Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to JFK? If you're boarding an early flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

Book a hotel near RDU if you're on a late New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car and explore Durham and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week before your travel date.

When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

The quietest month for a flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Durham based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you want to explore Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from JFK to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.

Explore more of the United States

You've done Durham, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to check off its top sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.