Cheap Flights from Cleveland (CLE) to Durham (RDU)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cleveland Hopkins International to Raleigh / Durham flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Cleveland Hopkins International to Raleigh / Durham

Cleveland Hopkins International to Raleigh / Durham: Alternative routes

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

Cleveland to Durham: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$119
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 34 mins
Most popular airlineFrontier Airlines
Average flights per week6

Finding cheap flights from Cleveland Hopkins International to Raleigh / Durham: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Cleveland Hopkins International to Raleigh / Durham is $119. 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.
1 hour and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Cleveland Hopkins International to Raleigh / Durham.
Frontier Airlines flies direct from Cleveland Hopkins International to Raleigh / Durham.
As of July 2025, there are 6 flights per week flying from Cleveland Hopkins International to Raleigh / Durham.
The cheapest month to fly from Cleveland Hopkins International to Raleigh / Durham is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport on Monday, 7 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 34 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.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Raleigh / Durham.

Flying from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Durham's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Cleveland.

  • Flights from CLE to RDU start at 08:30 — the earliest with Frontier Airlines. The last departure is at 14:23 with Frontier Airlines. Overall, you can choose from six weekly Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights.

  • Your CLE to RDU flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • Jetting into Durham (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with Frontier Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

  • Frontier Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • Frontier Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CLE to RDU flights. An exceptional 81.25% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CLE and RDU:

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    • Ronald Reagan National Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • $75 is the best price for a one-way Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Return flights start at $119. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • Get cheap tickets from CLE to RDU by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CLE to RDU.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Handy information about Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)

  • You'll find CLE at 5300 Riverside Drive.

  • 76.58% of flights leaving from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.

  • To reach Cleveland Hopkins International Airport from central Cleveland, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 25 minutes.

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Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

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

  • From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.

  • The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CLE to RDU around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done Durham, now it's time to explore other parts of United States. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to check off its leading sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another side of United States, head for Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion are key highlights.

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