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Durham.$181 per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.
Durham.$195 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul, returning Sat, 2 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 2 Aug, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Durham.$195 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Jul, returning Fri, 11 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 11 Jul, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Durham.$195 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 Aug, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $195, select.
Durham.$211 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Oct, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $211, select.
Durham.$227 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Feb, returning Mon, 9 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 6 Feb, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $227, select.
Durham.$241 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Wed, 8 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 8 Oct, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $241, select.
Durham.$241 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From $241, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham flights are currently cheapest in August.
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
from $211
Nov
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Dec
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Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham

New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Durham below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Raleigh / Durham.

New York to Durham: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$181
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 59 mins
Most popular airlineQatar Airways
Average flights per week597

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham is $181. 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 59 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham.
Qatar Airways, LATAM Airlines and Aeromexico fly direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham.
As of June 2025, there are 597 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Raleigh / Durham is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport on Saturday, 23 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 59 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, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Raleigh / Durham.

Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • New York and Durham follow the same timezone, UTC-4.

  • Each week, there are 638 John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, opt for the 06:00 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight is at 23:00 with American Airlines.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your JFK to RDU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. When you're ready to start your Durham adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of United States:

  • American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.

  • Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier that operates JFK to RDU flights. A dependable 82.26% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. These are the top stopovers between JFK and RDU:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    • Ronald Reagan National Airport

    • Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • Currently, $91 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $181. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JFK to RDU.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from JFK to RDU is easy with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK is located at JFK Airport.

  • 74.1% of flights that depart John F. Kennedy International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to JFK:

Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

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

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Durham. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

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

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

  • The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Durham based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • When reserving your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from JFK to RDU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Durham is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.

  • Baltimore is another favourite destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without visiting Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.

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