Flying from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 2 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Durham is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Dallas.
Every week, there are six Dallas Love Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as early as possible, go for the 08:30 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 20:30 with Southwest Airlines.
To ensure you catch your DAL to RDU flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Durham (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for DAL to RDU flights, with 82.09% of its services landing as scheduled.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dallas Love Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DAL and RDU:
Nashville International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Dallas Love Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight is 97 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 203 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from DAL to RDU, book your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from DAL to RDU.
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Handy information about Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Of all flights departing from Dallas Love Field Airport, 76.03% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Dallas to Dallas Love Field Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near DAL:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you're getting in on a late Dallas Love Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near RDU:
Travel at your own pace with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and discover more of Durham and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Durham. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The quietest month for a flight from Dallas Love Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Durham based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Dallas Love Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DAL to RDU sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done Durham, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its top sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, head for Baltimore, about 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion are key reasons to visit.