Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI): what you need to know
A direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport takes 2 hours 4 minutes (on average). West Palm Beach's timezone is UTC-4 — identical to Durham.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the top stopovers between RDU and PBI:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport is $74. The cheapest price for a return flight is $149. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap flight tickets from RDU to PBI by booking 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from RDU to PBI. There's no need to search every day to see if prices have fallen. We'll let you know when there's a change in price.
Play around with filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near RDU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
Reserve a hotel near PBI if you're taking a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) to central West Palm Beach
From Palm Beach International Airport, West Palm Beach is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 11 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 48 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit West Palm Beach in May.
The warmest month in West Palm Beach is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Palm Beach International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 13ºC and 25ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from RDU to PBI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about West Palm Beach
Start your West Palm Beach trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. After booking your flight from RDU to PBI, have a look at our accommodation options including:
Clematis Street and Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park are a couple of top attractions to put on your West Palm Beach to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society.
Complete your West Palm Beach trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to Palm Beach International Airport — next up is finding somewhere 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 West Palm Beach.