Traveling from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Columbus and Durham share the same timezone, UTC-4.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CMH to RDU flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Breeze Airways is your gateway to discovering Durham (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Breeze Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between CMH and RDU include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Right now, $44 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $104. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from CMH to RDU, reserve your journey six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CMH to RDU.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John Glenn Columbus International Airport, data shows 79.5% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Columbus to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is approximately 8 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to CMH:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RDU if you're on a late John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Durham's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 14 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Durham. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you want to go to Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 66ºF and 91ºF.
January has average temperatures of between 27ºF and 55ºF. Look for cheap tickets from CMH to RDU around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel about 120 miles south-west to Charlotte to check off its must-visit sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 260 miles north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favorite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
