Flying from Portland Airport (PWM) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Portland Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Portland and Durham share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PWM to RDU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Durham (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with Breeze Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Portland Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Breeze Airways.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between PWM and RDU include:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PWM) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
R 1,205 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Portland Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Return flights start from R 2,245. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To secure cheap tickets from PWM to RDU, book your journey one month ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PWM to RDU by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Portland Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PWM)
PWM's address is 1001 Westbrook Street.
When it comes to Portland Airport's on-time performance, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
Portland Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Portland. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near PWM. Whether you have an early flight from Portland Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Portland Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and experience more of Durham and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Durham. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you want a more relaxed 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 Portland Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PWM to RDU around that time 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 around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to check off its top attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Baltimore is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without visiting National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
