Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Durham's timezone is UTC-4, making Durham one hour ahead of New Orleans.
Flights from MSY to RDU start from 07:28 — the first with Frontier Airlines. The last departure is at 18:55 with Frontier Airlines. In total, you can choose from six weekly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights.
Your MSY to RDU flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can fly nonstop to Durham, United States. Take off with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport:
Most travellers choose to travel with Frontier Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for MSY to RDU flights is Southwest Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between MSY and RDU:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
R 900 is the best price for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 1,686. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Get cheap tickets from MSY to RDU by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MSY to RDU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
81.19% of flights departing from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of MSY.
To reach Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport from central New Orleans, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near MSY:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Book a hotel close to RDU if you're catching a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and find adventure across Durham and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Durham in May.
Before locking in your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MSY to RDU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
