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Flights to Durham in 2025

Find the latest flights to Durham in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$237

Round-trip from

$75

One-way from

$53
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
From New York to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from New York to Durham

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Cheapest flights to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Durham. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

Wed 4/2312:59 pmLGA - RDU
Nonstop1h 47mFrontier
Thu 4/2410:20 amRDU - LGA
Nonstop1h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/10$75
Sun 6/81:22 pmEWR - RDU
Nonstop1h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/156:53 pmRDU - EWR
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/10$98
Mon 5/121:22 pmEWR - RDU
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/133:38 pmRDU - EWR
1 stop5h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$120
Thu 5/86:30 amLGA - RDU
1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/117:55 pmRDU - LGA
1 stop26h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/10$133
Wed 5/1412:59 pmLGA - RDU
Nonstop1h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/187:55 pmRDU - LGA
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$135
Sat 4/2610:12 pmEWR - RDU
Nonstop1h 51mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/297:08 pmRDU - EWR
Nonstop1h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/10$137
Tue 4/299:00 amJFK - RDU
Nonstop1h 59mJetBlue
Tue 5/66:00 amRDU - JFK
Nonstop1h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 4/10$137
Sat 4/269:40 amEWR - RDU
Nonstop1h 48mDelta
Thu 5/17:17 amRDU - EWR
Nonstop1h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/10$157
Thu 4/248:30 amJFK - RDU
Nonstop2h 03mDelta
Thu 5/17:03 amRDU - JFK
Nonstop1h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/10$157
Sat 4/268:15 amEWR - RDU
1 stop3h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/305:00 amRDU - EWR
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$159
Fri 5/91:00 pmJFK - RDU
1 stop8h 17mFrontier
Wed 5/148:45 amRDU - JFK
1 stop25h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/9$160
Tue 4/2910:00 pmEWR - RDU
1 stop11h 29mFrontier
Wed 5/711:52 amRDU - EWR
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Deal found 4/9$170

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkRaleigh

LGA - RDU

LGARDU

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/23

12:59 pm-2:46 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/24

10:20 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$75

NewarkRaleigh

EWR - RDU

EWRRDU

Newark

Sun 6/8

1:22 pm-2:58 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/15

6:53 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

$98

NewarkRaleigh

EWR - RDU

EWRRDU

Newark

Mon 5/12

1:22 pm-2:58 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/13

3:38 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$120

New YorkRaleigh

LGA - RDU

LGARDU

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/8

6:30 am-6:50 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/11

7:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$133

New YorkRaleigh

LGA - RDU

LGARDU

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/14

12:59 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/18

7:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$135

NewarkRaleigh

EWR - RDU

EWRRDU

Newark

Sat 4/26

10:12 pm-12:03 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/29

7:08 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 57m

$137

New YorkRaleigh

JFK - RDU

JFKRDU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/29

9:00 am-10:59 am

Nonstop1h 59m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$137

NewarkRaleigh

EWR - RDU

EWRRDU

Newark

Sat 4/26

9:40 am-11:28 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

7:17 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$157

New YorkRaleigh

JFK - RDU

JFKRDU

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/24

8:30 am-10:33 am

Nonstop2h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

7:03 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 57m

$157

NewarkRaleigh

EWR - RDU

EWRRDU

Newark

Sat 4/26

5:30 am-10:25 am

1 stop4h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$159

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Best time to book a flight to Durham

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Durham

When is the best time to book a flight to Durham?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Durham. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Durham. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Durham?

On average, a flight from New York to Durham takes 4 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Durham from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Durham?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Durham. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Durham should consider flying on Sunday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Durham

The most flights from New York to Durham are scheduled on a Friday (95 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Durham?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Durham are Frontier, Breeze Airways and Spirit Airlines.

Rainfall in Durham by month

Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durham ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Durham when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Durham by month

Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durham, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Durham. Reviews last updated April 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Durham, such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

6.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

FAQs about flying to Durham

Durham, NC airport overview

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), located 4.5 miles (7 km) northeast of the town of Morrisville in South Carolina, has direct service to more than 40 cities and is equidistant from the cities of Raleigh and Durham.

The airport processes roughly 10 million passengers each year. Despite its label as an international airport, nearly all of the flights to Raleigh-Durham International Airport are domestic, with one or two routes to destinations in Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

The airport has two terminals, with the newer Terminal 2 winning raves for its airy environment and abundance of shops and restaurants. Raleigh-Durham is known for its short queues and spacious waiting areas, and is a popular hub for quick flights from Atlanta, Charlotte and Baltimore.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Durham if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Durham on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Durham?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Durham.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Durham?

    A round-trip flight to Durham will typically cost around $101, however they can be found for as little as $37.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Durham depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Durham, Charlotte Douglas offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 51 minutes).

  • Does Raleigh-Durham have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Raleigh-Durham can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Raleigh-Durham?

    Yes. Raleigh-Durham has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Fairfield Inn & Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek is the closest property to Raleigh-Durham (1.0 mi away from Raleigh-Durham).

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