Flying from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
A direct flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport takes 1 hour 27 minutes, on average. Durham's timezone is UTC-4 — the same as Atlanta.
There are 122 flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport every week. Get the 05:00 flight if you want to leave as early as possible. If you'd prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from ATL to RDU is 23:00.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
To break up your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. Popular stopovers on the ATL - RDU route include:
Nashville International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
£22 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Return flights start from £45. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ATL to RDU.
The cheapest month for tickets from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Located around 11 miles from the centre of Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport can be reached in approximately 17 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to ATL? If you've booked an early flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 14 miles from central Durham. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 18 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Durham. If you want a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you want to visit Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from ATL to RDU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Durham
As soon as you've locked in your flights from ATL to RDU, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Durham. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and Duke University Chapel are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Durham must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre.
Complete your Durham trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Raleigh-Durham International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Durham.
