Flying from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Pittsburgh and Durham share the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 24 weekly Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight available. Frontier Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:58.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PIT to RDU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
A range of airlines offer direct flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, so jetting off to Durham (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is American Airlines.
With a reliable 89.29% of services arriving as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering PIT to RDU flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between PIT and RDU include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Currently, R 952 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,728. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from PIT to RDU by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PIT to RDU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
PIT is located at 1000 Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pittsburgh International Airport, data shows 76.88% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Pittsburgh to Pittsburgh International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Have an early flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near PIT:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Durham's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Durham. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Durham. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PIT to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Baltimore is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without a visit to Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
