Flying from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, making Durham one hour ahead of Lafayette.
To ensure you get on your LFT to RDU flight, leave plenty of 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 travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lafayette Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LFT and RDU include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lafayette Airport (LFT) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lafayette Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight is R 4,391. A round-trip fare is currently R 5,106. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from LFT to RDU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Lafayette Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lafayette Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about Lafayette Airport (LFT)
You'll find LFT at 200 Terminal Drive.
80% of flights departing from Lafayette Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of LFT.
Central Lafayette to Lafayette Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near LFT? If you're boarding an early flight from Lafayette Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Lafayette Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and discover more of Durham and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh / Durham Airport, Durham is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Lafayette Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Durham in March.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Lafayette Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LFT to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
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.
