Travelling from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Start your adventure at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS), the main airport in Las Vegas. Search for flights from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) that leave from this terminal.
The average length of a direct flight from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 4 hours 22 minutes.
The timezone in Durham is UTC-4, which is 3 hours ahead of Las Vegas. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham.
The most popular route is from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), with 13 direct services every week. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LAS to RDU is the 08:10 Southwest Airlines service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 22:59 with Delta.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Las Vegas to RDU.
October is a busy month for travelling. If you're heading away then or during a major holiday like Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
You can jump on a direct flight from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) out of Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS).
Book your direct flight from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with Southwest Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from LAS.
LAS is around 19 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel near Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near RDU:
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Durham. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 18 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
71 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Return flights start from 147 €. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
7 months before your departure is the best time to score cheap tickets from Las Vegas to RDU.
To score the lowest price on your tickets from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, book your trip for April (it's when flights are cheapest). Have flexibility with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Durham, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before locking in your flight from Las Vegas to RDU, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January when temperatures average between -3ºC and 13ºC.
More about Durham
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Durham right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Las Vegas to Raleigh-Durham International Airport:
One of the best ways to get to know Durham is to visit its popular attractions. Highlights include Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Duke University Chapel and DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre.
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