Cheap Flights from Orlando (ORL) to Raleigh / Durham (RDU)

Fly from Orlando to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Visit some of North Carolina's largest cities by flying from Orlando to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). As the capital of the Tar Heel State, Raleigh is home to most of the state's official museums. In Durham, you'll discover the tremendous wealth that the tobacco industry has brought to the region. American Airlines and Frontier Airlines offer flights from Orlando to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). A direct flight will typically take just over 90 minutes.

Facilities at Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Terminal 1 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is mostly designated for Southwest Airlines, which is a large low-cost carrier. Opened in 2008, Terminal 2 is a much larger facility that's used by most of the airport's airlines. These include Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. A pedestrian bridge directly connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Open to the public, Observation Park is one of the airport's most unique features. This green space offers great views of airplanes that use runway 5L/23R, which serves Terminal 2. To make your way out of Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), look for the GoTriangle bus. It takes about 30 minutes to get from the airport to the Moore Square station in downtown Raleigh. The GoTriangle bus also stops at the Regional Transit Center, where you can transfer to buses that go to Durham and Chapel Hill. If you’re taking a taxi to Raleigh or Durham, you’ll pay between $34 and $37.

Things to Do Near Raleigh-Durham International Airport

While flying from Orlando to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), you can read a brief history of the North Carolina State Capitol. Occupying Union Square, this Greek Revival building is perhaps Raleigh's most famous architectural landmark. The North Carolina Museum of History is conveniently located near this historic building that once housed North Carolina's government.

After touring the Tar Heel State's capital, head to Durham for some fine dining and entertainment. At the historic American Tobacco Campus, you can enjoy gourmet food in restaurants that occupy former factories and warehouses. After a delicious meal, check out the calendar of events in the modern Durham Performing Arts Center. If you're curious about Durham's important role in the tobacco industry, visit the Duke Homestead State Historic Site.

Hints and Tips for Raleigh-Durham International Airport

The fall is the ideal season to book flights from Orlando to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Raleigh's fall temperatures peak in the 70s Fahrenheit, so the weather is nearly perfect for the North Carolina State Fair. Agricultural exhibits, sweet treats and amusement rides are some of the highlights of this annual outdoor event. Even in inclement weather, this large fair offers plenty of fun inside the Dorton Arena and Jim Graham Building. In the summer, the temperatures

in North Carolina's capital city exceed 90 degrees. Held on the historic Fayetteville Street, the Fourth of July celebration is another major outdoor event in the heart of Raleigh. Foodies who fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) will find plenty of restaurants to enjoy. The food scene in the area features everything from food trucks and barbecue joints to upscale restaurants with a Southern flair. Expect a dinner for two in a mid-range restaurant to cost about $50.