Travelling from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham is one hour ahead of Midland and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your MAF to RDU flight.
Flying during a peak time such as October? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Midland International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MAF and RDU:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Houston Hobby Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Midland International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight is R 2,446. A round-trip fare is currently R 5,351. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MAF to RDU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Midland International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Midland International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Midland International Airport (MAF)
Midland International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from MAF land at their destination as scheduled 84% of the time.
Midland International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Midland. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Midland International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MAF:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Reserve a hotel near RDU if you have a late Midland International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport to the centre of Durham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Midland International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. For a quieter experience, go to 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 Midland International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MAF to RDU in January. Average temperatures are 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 corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Baltimore is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without dropping by National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
