Flying from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Nashville International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Durham's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Durham one hour ahead of Nashville.
Choose from 53 weekly Nashville International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights. The 08:45 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:55.
Leave enough time to make your BNA to RDU flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Nashville International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. When you're ready to start your Durham holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of United States:
The majority of passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for BNA to RDU flights, with 90.0% of its services landing as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Nashville International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between BNA and RDU include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Nashville International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight is 59 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 120 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from BNA to RDU by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Nashville International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BNA to RDU.
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Handy information about Nashville International Airport (BNA)
BNA is located at One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
80.21% of flights departing from Nashville International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of BNA.
Central Nashville to Nashville International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near BNA. Whether you have an early flight from Nashville International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Nashville International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Grab a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride 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 to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The quietest month for a flight from Nashville International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Durham based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Nashville International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BNA to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Durham has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Baltimore is another essential stop in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without visiting Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.