Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport takes an average of 2 hours 13 minutes. Miami's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Durham.
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport start from 05:15 — the earliest with American Airlines. The latest departure is the 22:36 option with Frontier Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 56 weekly services from RDU to MIA.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a wise idea.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport, so jetting off to Miami (and then visiting more of United States!) is easy. Top carriers that fly between RDU and MIA include:
To break up your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a city that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the RDU - MIA route are:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Tampa International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Miami International Airport (MIA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport is $29. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $66. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap flight tickets from RDU to MIA, book your journey 9 months before your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Travelling from central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 18 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a handy hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MIA instead:
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
Miami International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Miami. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 22 minutes.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport is April, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Miami based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Miami is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from RDU to MIA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Miami
As soon as you've booked your flights from RDU to MIA, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Miami. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Wynwood Walls and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Miami travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at American Airlines Arena.
Complete your Miami trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Miami International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Miami.