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Frequently asked questions

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Raleigh / Durham. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,322.
The cheapest month to fly to Raleigh / Durham is usually November.
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No airlines currently offer direct flights between Australia and Raleigh / Durham Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Raleigh / Durham is $1,322. 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.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport is Thursday, 6 November 2025.
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.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Raleigh / Durham.

Flying to Raleigh / Durham

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$868
Cheapest month to flyJuly

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

  • At the moment, $868 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to RDU for $1,322.

  • Ditch the endless refreshing and stay updated on fares by setting up a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to RDU go down, we'll notify you.

  • Roughly six months before your trip is an excellent time to book tickets to Durham, where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation for locking in the lowest fares.

  • Expand your search for cheap flights to Durham by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This will let you compare fares for all the nearest airports at your destination and departure points and could help you save money.

  • If you aren't in a hurry to get to Durham, think about taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Raleigh-Durham International Airport by choosing a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Durham

  • May is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Durham.

  • If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to RDU.

  • If you'd like to experience Durham at its liveliest, lock in your flights to RDU for July. Going on holiday during peak seasons generally means there's more to see and do than at other times of the year.

  • May is the quietest time of year to visit if you prefer a more relaxed pace. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Durham then.

  • The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you want to get away in. Durham is warmest in July, averaging between 19ºC and 33ºC.

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from -3ºC to 13ºC.

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

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

Durham highlights

Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University

  • Put this toward the top of your must-see list after stepping off your flight to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. You'll find it around 3 kilometres west of the city centre.

Duke University Chapel

  • Always wanted to go to Duke University Chapel? Now's your chance. It's about 3 kilometres west of central Durham.

DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre

  • DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre will easily be one of the big highlights of your trip. From the heart of Durham, it's located around 0.32 kilometres to the west.

Complete your trip with a Durham car hire

  • Don't forget to browse our car rentals in Durham once you've reserved your hotel and cheap flight to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. All the best deals are in one place, making it a breeze to compare prices and take off in your dream ride.

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