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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seattle to Raleigh / Durham Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,803. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Durham.R 1,413 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,413, select.
Durham.R 1,823 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,823, select.
Durham.R 2,154 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,154, select.
Durham.R 2,155 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,155, select.
Durham.R 2,522 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,522, select.
Durham.R 2,608 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 Jan.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,608, select.
Durham.R 2,780 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,780, select.
Durham.R 2,823 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,823, select.
Durham.R 2,914 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,914, select.
Durham.R 3,280 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,280, select.
Durham.R 3,289 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,289, select.
Durham.R 3,432 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,432, select.
Durham.R 3,436 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,436, select.
Durham.R 3,601 per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,601, select.
Durham.R 3,605 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,605, select.
Durham.R 4,918 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Seattle / Tacoma International on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,918, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Seattle to Raleigh / Durham flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from R 2,154
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from R 1,413
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from R 1,823
Jul
from R 2,155
Aug
from R 2,522
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from R 3,432
Oct
from R 2,823
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from R 3,436
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Direct flights from Seattle to Raleigh / Durham

Seattle to Raleigh / Durham: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Seattle to Durham below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Raleigh / Durham.

Raleigh / Durham

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Seattle to Durham: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,413
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week39

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Seattle to Raleigh / Durham is R 2,803. 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.
5 hours and 8 minutes is the average flight time from Seattle to Raleigh / Durham.
Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Delta fly direct from Seattle to Raleigh / Durham.
As of April 2026, there are 39 flights per week flying from Seattle to Raleigh / Durham.
The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Raleigh / Durham is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Seattle to Raleigh / Durham Airport on Friday, 1 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 8 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 Raleigh / Durham 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 Durham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Seattle to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know

  • Get your trip started at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the main airport in Seattle. Look for flights from Seattle to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) that depart from this terminal.

  • Expect to be in the air for 5 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct Seattle to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is three hours ahead of Seattle.

  • The busiest route is from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), with 17 direct weekly services. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from SEA to RDU is the 8:10am Alaska Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the final departure is at 10pm with Delta Air Lines.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Seattle to RDU.

  • Popular months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer lines at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.

Airports in Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from Seattle to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) leaving from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

  • You can book a direct flight from Seattle to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with Alaska Airlines. This top carrier operates departures from SEA.

  • Alaska Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from SEA to RDU.

  • The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Alaska Airlines.

  • Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Seattle to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart SEA arrive at their destination without delay.

Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)

  • You can reach PAE from central Seattle in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.

  • Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Seattle to RDU flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Seattle Paine Field International Airport:

  • Most flights that leave Seattle Paine Field International Airport get to their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.

About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham

  • From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, central Durham is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.

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

  • Right now, R 1,413 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,803. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Seattle to RDU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Seattle to Raleigh-Durham International Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from Seattle to RDU is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when prices go down.

  • Lock in a cheap flight from Seattle to Raleigh-Durham International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Seattle to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • It's time to decide when to book your flight from Seattle to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). June is the peak month for travel to Durham. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.

  • Lock in a Seattle to RDU plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Durham to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seattle to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).

More about Durham

  • Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Durham:

  • Your Durham visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions you can't miss include DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Museum of Life and Science.

Explore more of the United States

  • Durham has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.

  • Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States and is around 274 kilometres northeast of Durham. No trip is complete without experiencing Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.

Plan the rest of your trip from Seattle to Durham

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