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Flight deals from Raleigh / Durham to London

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to London? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 10,962. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
London.R 3,188 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 26 Jul, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,188, select.
London.R 3,592 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,592, select.
London.R 3,618 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,618, select.
London.R 3,635 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,635, select.
London.R 3,639 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,639, select.
London.R 3,716 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,716, select.
London.R 4,459 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,459, select.
London.R 4,462 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Apr.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 5 Apr, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,462, select.
London.R 4,677 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 May.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 9 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,677, select.
London.R 5,693 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,693, select.
London.R 5,820 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,820, select.
London.R 5,824 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,824, select.
London.R 5,825 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,825, select.
London.R 5,834 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,834, select.
London.R 5,846 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan.One-way flight with Iberia.Outbound direct flight with Iberia departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,846, select.
London.R 5,847 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound direct flight with British Airways departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,847, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to London

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to London flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jun
from R 4,459
Jul
from R 3,188
Aug
from R 3,635
Sep
from R 3,592
Oct
from R 3,618
Nov
from R 3,639
Dec
from R 3,716
Jan
from R 5,693
Feb
from R 6,629
Mar
from R 5,847
Apr
from R 4,462
May
from R 4,677

Direct flights from Raleigh / Durham to London

Alternative Raleigh / Durham to London routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Raleigh / Durham to London? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London City

12km from central London
Closest
from R 5,390
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London Heathrow

23km from central London
from R 4,083
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London Gatwick

40km from central London
Cheapest
from R 3,188
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London Luton

45km from central London
from R 3,813
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London Stansted

49km from central London
from R 3,592
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London Southend

57km from central London
from R 5,259
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Durham to London: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 3,188
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time7 hrs, 35 mins
Most popular airlineGulf Air
Average flights per week46

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to London: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in London: London City, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, and London Southend.
The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to London is R 7,935. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
7 hours and 35 minutes is the average flight time from Raleigh / Durham to London.
Gulf Air, American Airlines and Finnair fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to London.
As of June 2026, there are 46 flights per week flying from Raleigh / Durham to London.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to London is usually October.
If you're flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport, the cheapest airport near London is London Stansted – which is 48.6 km away from the centre of London. We've found flights into this airport from R 7,935.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to London on Friday, 9 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 7 hours and 35 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to London but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to London is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 15°C. August is typically the warmest month in London, when it usually averages around 22°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 1°C. The rainiest month is October.
Currently, Icelandair and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to London.

Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London: what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 50 minutes.

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. Based in the UTC+0 timezone, London is five hours ahead of Durham.

  • With seven departures a week between the two airports, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest route. Hop on American Airlines's 18:05 flight to get your trip from RDU to LHR underway.

  • To avoid missing your RDU to London flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.

  • You can book a direct Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London ticket. Start your trip at RDU and touch down at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

  • American Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London.

  • We make it easy to book plane tickets from RDU to London with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Durham, RDU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel near RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • 78% of flights that take off from Raleigh-Durham International Airport make it to their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to London

  • R 3,188 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 7,935. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Score cheap flights from RDU to London by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for picking up a bargain.

  • The best month for landing cheap Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from RDU to London.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.

  • Getting there on public transport takes around 25 minutes.

  • Think about booking a hotel near LHR if you have a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport around one week ahead of your flight from RDU to London.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Once your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central London is roughly 48 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 20 minutes or so.

  • After stepping off your RDU to London flight, settle in at a hotel close to LGW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:

  • Get the pick of the lot. Booking your ride from LGW three weeks in advance often means better prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.

London Stansted Airport (STN)

  • London Stansted Airport (STN) is about 56 kilometres from the centre of London. It'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the city centre by car after your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London.

  • If you go by public transport, the journey time is about 45 minutes.

  • If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, choose a hotel close to STN. Make yourself comfy at one of these options after your RDU to London flight:

  • If you're looking for a vehicle with specific features, lock in your ride from STN around four weeks before your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London. This gives you a better chance of getting your preferred car, along with a better deal.

Best time to go to London

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London. July is the most popular month for a trip to London. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in January.

  • Before locking in your Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from RDU to London in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.

More about London

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in London right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to London:

  • Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Westminster Abbey, The British Museum and Big Ben are essential stops on your London itinerary.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • You've done London, now it's time to discover more of the United Kingdom. Travel about 257 kilometres northwest to Manchester to check off its leading attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're ready to explore another corner of the United Kingdom, head for Birmingham, roughly 161 kilometres northwest of London. Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Durham to London

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