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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight to Raleigh / Durham Airport? If you want to travel to Raleigh / Durham Airport next month, round-trip fares start from $49. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Durham.$49 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 22, returning Sat, May 2.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson on Wed, Apr 22, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, May 2, arriving in Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson.Price includes taxes and charges.From $49, select.

Durham.$49 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 1, returning Mon, May 4.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Miami International on Fri, May 1, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, May 4, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $49, select.

Durham.$49 per passenger.Departing Tue, May 19, returning Tue, Jun 2.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, May 19, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Jun 2, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $49, select.

Durham.$49 per passenger.Departing Thu, Apr 16, returning Mon, Apr 27.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Miami International on Thu, Apr 16, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, Apr 27, arriving in Miami International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $49, select.

Durham.$68 per passenger.Departing Sat, Mar 28, returning Mon, Mar 30.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Orlando International on Sat, Mar 28, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, Mar 30, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $68, select.

Durham.$68 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 30, returning Wed, Apr 1.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Orlando International on Mon, Mar 30, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Apr 1, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $68, select.

Durham.$71 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 4, returning Mon, Jun 8.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Orlando International on Thu, Jun 4, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, Jun 8, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $71, select.

Durham.$78 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 25, returning Tue, Sep 1.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Tallahassee on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Tallahassee.Price includes taxes and charges.From $78, select.

Durham.$78 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 25, returning Thu, Aug 27.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Westchester County on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Aug 27, arriving in Westchester County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $78, select.

Durham.$84 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 21, returning Tue, Jul 28.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Tallahassee on Tue, Jul 21, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Jul 28, arriving in Tallahassee.Price includes taxes and charges.From $84, select.

Durham.$91 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 19, returning Sun, Sep 20.Round-trip flight with Avelo Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Avelo Airlines departing from New Haven on Sat, Sep 19, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Avelo Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, Sep 20, arriving in New Haven.Price includes taxes and charges.From $91, select.

Durham.$91 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 9, returning Sun, Jul 5.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Fort Lauderdale International on Tue, Jun 9, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, Jul 5, arriving in Fort Lauderdale International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $91, select.

Durham.$109 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jul 13, returning Mon, Aug 3.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Birmingham on Mon, Jul 13, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, Aug 3, arriving in Birmingham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $109, select.

Durham.$124 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 30, returning Mon, Aug 31.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Westchester County on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Westchester County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $124, select.

Durham.$138 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 22, returning Sat, Oct 24.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Orlando International on Thu, Oct 22, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, Oct 24, arriving in Orlando International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $138, select.

Durham.$138 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 3, returning Sun, Dec 13.Round-trip flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Westchester County on Thu, Dec 3, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Breeze Airways departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, Dec 13, arriving in Westchester County.Price includes taxes and charges.From $138, select.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight to Raleigh / Durham?

The average flight time to Raleigh / Durham is 1 hour and 18 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Washington, D.C..

Which airlines offer direct flights to Raleigh / Durham?

American Airlines, Republic Airways, Southwest Airlines, Delta, Qatar Airways, United, WestJet and Alaska Airlines all fly non-stop to Raleigh / Durham.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Raleigh / Durham?

The cheapest month to fly to Raleigh / Durham is usually April.

How can I find the best flight deal to Raleigh / Durham?

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.

Can I get a direct flight to Raleigh / Durham Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

How much are round-trip flights to Raleigh / Durham?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Raleigh / Durham is $49. 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.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport is Wednesday, April 22, 2026.

When is the best time to book flights to Durham?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with to Durham?

Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Raleigh / Durham.

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How to find cheap flights to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

$49 is currently the cheapest price for a return flight to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to RDU, the lowest fare is $21.
Get updates on fares by setting up a Price Alert. As soon as prices on tickets to RDU drop, we'll notify you.
The earlier you book, the better. You might even be able to find some amazing early bird deals on tickets to Durham, where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' filter and expand your search for cheap flights to Durham. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Consider taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes often cost less. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Best time to go to Durham

The cheapest month to get on a flight to Durham is typically May.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to RDU that suits your itinerary and budget.
July is the most popular month for flights to RDU. Visit then if you're eager to experience Durham at its liveliest.
Travel in May if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Durham are often more affordable.
Check the weather conditions before you go. July brings the warmest days in Durham, with averages of between 66ºF and 91ºF.
Ranging from 27ºF to 55ºF, January has the lowest temperatures.
October is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Durham.
The wettest time of year is July. Travel then and you can expect to get around 13 days of rainfall.

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

Fly to Durham in one go. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Raleigh-Durham International Airport:
Copa is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 94% of its flights into this airport touch down as scheduled, making it a great choice when booking your RDU plane ticket.
When you touch down at RDU, you'll be in the UTC-4 timezone.
Be curled up in bed not long after your flight to RDU. Book a room at any of these hotels near Raleigh-Durham International Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:
Kick off your Durham trip sooner by picking up a car rental in RDU. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are leading suppliers to pick from here.
If you're catching a connection out of Raleigh-Durham International Airport or traveling home from there, you've got a good chance of staying on schedule. Up to 80% of all flights out of RDU make it to their destination on time.

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

Central Durham is about 14 miles from RDU.
You'll get to the center in around 20 minutes if you're catching a cab or a ride-share after your flight to RDU.
Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
A good hotel can make all the difference. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Durham:

Durham highlights

Step off your flight to Durham and find your way to these popular attractions:
- DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center: The perfect place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 0.1 mile south of the city center.
- For Garden's Sake: Here's where you can slow things down a little when exploring Durham. You'll find this park roughly 9 miles south of the center.
- American Tobacco Historic District: Need another great reason to visit Durham? This landmark attracts travelers from all over and is around 0.2 miles west of the city center.

How to get to Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

The nearby city of Raleigh is about 18 miles from RDU. Reaching the center by ride-share or cab should take around 20 minutes.
Allow roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you plan to travel to Raleigh on public transport.

Traveling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cary

Cary is about 6 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport if your trip takes you in that direction.

Explore more of the United States

There's plenty more of the United States begging to be explored. About 120 miles west of Durham, head for Charlotte. What not to miss? Start with Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame. The most conveniently located airport for this city is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Virginia Beach might just become one of your favorite stops in the United States. You'll find it roughly 170 miles north-east of Durham. Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach stand out as key sights.
Expand your adventure to Raleigh. Roughly 11 miles south-east of Durham, North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park are reasons to go.