Traveling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX): what you need to know
Expect to be airborne for around 1 hour 32 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. Durham and Jacksonville share the same timezone — UTC-4.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and JAX:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport is C$80. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$160. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from RDU to JAX.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from RDU to JAX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has fallen.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Located around 23 kilometres from the center of Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport can be reached in approximately 18 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near RDU? If you're on an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
If you're on a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near JAX:
Getting from Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) to central Jacksonville
Jacksonville International Airport to the center of Jacksonville takes around 17 minutes by car. It's approximately 23 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Traveling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
When to fly to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Jacksonville based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jacksonville International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Jacksonville, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from RDU to JAX sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Jacksonville
Once you've locked in your flights from RDU to JAX, you'll need to find a hotel in Jacksonville. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Jacksonville itinerary.
Complete your Jacksonville trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Jacksonville International Airport, explore the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Jacksonville escape.
