Travelling from Portsmouth Airport (PSM) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Portsmouth Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Boston and Durham are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PSM to RDU flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Breeze Airways offers direct flights from Portsmouth Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Durham — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
Most passengers choose to travel with Breeze Airways on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portsmouth Airport (PSM) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Currently, R 819 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Portsmouth Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,078. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from PSM to RDU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Portsmouth Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
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Handy information about Portsmouth Airport (PSM)
Portsmouth Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart PSM arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Boston to Portsmouth Airport is approximately 97 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Portsmouth Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to PSM:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you have a late Portsmouth Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near RDU:
Hit the road running 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.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Portsmouth Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Portsmouth Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PSM to RDU sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Durham, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey 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, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in the United States, consider Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are among its highlights.
