Flying from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Get your trip started at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the main airport in Atlanta. Search for flights from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) that take off from this base.
Approximately 1 hour 27 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Atlanta and Durham (where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch when you arrive.
With 122 direct flights a week between the two airports, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the busiest route. Frontier Airlines operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from ATL to RDU is with Delta at 23:00.
Your flight from Atlanta to RDU won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak months like July or holiday periods such as summer and spring break will mean longer lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You can hop on a direct flight from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Choose from a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport leaving from ATL. Reserve your trip with one of these:
From central Atlanta, ATL is approximately 11 miles away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Want a convenient hotel close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Book a hotel near RDU if you're catching a late flight from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 14 miles from the centre of Durham. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 18 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
£22 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Return flights start from £45. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To pick up cheap tickets from Atlanta to RDU, book your journey 8 months before your departure date.
You'll score the best savings on your tickets from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport by travelling in May. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to find the cheapest day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Durham, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Book your flight from Atlanta to RDU for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Durham to range from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 13ºC.
More about Durham
Start your Durham trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Atlanta to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Duke University Chapel and DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre are highlights which should be on any good Durham itinerary.
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