Travelling from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes. Durham's timezone is UTC-4, making Durham 1 hour ahead of Dallas.
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport start at 05:03 — the earliest with American Airlines. The latest flight in the day is the 22:21 service with Frontier Airlines. Overall, there are 60 services every week between DFW and RDU.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it simple to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DFW and RDU include:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
32 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. A return flight starts from 71 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from DFW to RDU by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Play around with filters to find the ideal trip for you. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Dallas, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 3 hours and 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to DFW? If you're catching an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Durham takes about 18 minutes by car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The quietest month for a flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Durham based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from DFW to RDU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Durham
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best stays in Durham right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from DFW to RDU:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Duke University Chapel and DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre are top sights which should be on any well-planned Durham itinerary.
Complete your Durham trip with hotels and a car rental
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