Flying from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Manchester and Durham are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Your MHT to RDU flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
Getting to Durham (and then discovering more of the United States!) is easy with Breeze Airways. This popular airline has direct flights from Manchester Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Breeze Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Avelo Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MHT to RDU flights, with 78.95% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MHT and RDU include:
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Right now, R 1,065 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,992. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from MHT to RDU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MHT to RDU.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MHT)
The address for MHT is One Airport Road.
Manchester Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart MHT reach their destination without delay.
To reach Manchester Airport from central Manchester, it takes about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Manchester Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to MHT:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Reserve a hotel close to RDU if you're on a late Manchester Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Durham in March.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Manchester Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MHT to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, head for Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are among its highlights.
