Travelling from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Durham is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Minneapolis.
Flights from MSP to RDU start from 07:00 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 20:20 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, there are 27 weekly Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MSP to RDU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Durham (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with Delta. This popular airline offers direct flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Delta is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 86.28% of services arriving as scheduled, Delta is the most punctual carrier operating MSP to RDU flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MSP and RDU:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
St Louis Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Currently, R 1,705 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,406. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from MSP to RDU by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MSP to RDU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about Minneapolis St Paul Airport (MSP)
MSP is located at 6040 28th Avenue South.
Of all flights departing from Minneapolis St Paul Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis St Paul Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near MSP? If you're catching an early flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Book a hotel near RDU if you're catching a late Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Durham's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Minneapolis St Paul Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to RDU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Durham, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel about 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its top sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, head for Baltimore, about 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are among its highlights.