Flying from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Durham's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Orlando.
Flights from MCO to RDU start from 05:02 — the earliest with Frontier Airlines. The last departure is at 21:55 with Southwest Airlines. In total, there are 56 weekly Orlando International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your MCO to RDU flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Durham (and then other destinations in United States) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
JetBlue Airways is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With an impressive 91.3% of services arriving on schedule, Frontier Airlines is the most punctual carrier for MCO to RDU flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MCO and RDU:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
33 € is the best price for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Return flights start from 68 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Score cheap tickets from MCO to RDU by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Orlando International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
MCO is located at One Airport Boulevard.
78.28% of flights departing from Orlando International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Orlando International Airport from central Orlando, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to MCO:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RDU if you're taking a late Orlando International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car and explore Durham and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Durham in May.
Lock in your flight from Orlando International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you want to go to Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCO to RDU sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Durham, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to check off its must-visit sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
