Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Start your adventure at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the main airport in Fort Lauderdale. Search for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) that leave from this terminal.
Take a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 8 minutes.
Durham (where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located) and Fort Lauderdale share the UTC-4 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
The busiest route is from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), with 22 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FLL to RDU is the 06:35 jetBlue option. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 21:15 with jetBlue.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Fort Lauderdale to RDU. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or vacation periods such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer queues at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Take the express route from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) can be booked from here.
Pick from a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport departing from FLL. Reserve your trip with one of these:
FLL is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Looking for a handy hotel near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Durham. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 18 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Book a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from C$55 or travel return from just C$110. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to lock in flight tickets from Fort Lauderdale to RDU.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when the fares drop. It's all about timing when scoring flight tickets from Fort Lauderdale to RDU.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
May is the quietest time of year to fly to Durham. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Fort Lauderdale to RDU in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Durham
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Durham right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh-Durham International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Duke University Chapel and DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre are attractions you won't want to skip in Durham.
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