Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Jacksonville International Airport.
Jacksonville's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Durham.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your RDU to JAX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Breeze Airways is your gateway to exploring Jacksonville (and maybe even some other great corners of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Jacksonville International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Breeze Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between RDU and JAX:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flight is $68. A round-trip ticket is currently $136. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to JAX if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to JAX.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Jacksonville International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of the flights that depart from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Jacksonville International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Jacksonville International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near JAX instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Jacksonville International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Easirent, Thrifty or Dollar and chase adventure across Jacksonville and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Jacksonville International Airport about two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Jacksonville International Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Jacksonville based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Jacksonville, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to JAX in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Atlanta is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Jacksonville. Around 467 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.
Around 274 kilometres south of Jacksonville, Tampa is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Busch Gardens Tampa, The Florida Aquarium and ZooTampa at Lowry Park.
