Travelling from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, making Durham one hour ahead of New Orleans.
There are four New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights every week.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your MSY to RDU flight.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
With direct flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Durham (and then other corners of the United States) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Breeze Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MSY to RDU flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. These are the top stopovers between MSY and RDU:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Currently, 59 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 106 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from MSY to RDU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
Of all flights leaving New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, 79% arrive on time at their destination.
New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport is around 18 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near MSY. Whether you have an early flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz to explore Durham and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The quietest month for a flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Durham based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you'd like to explore Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSY to RDU sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Durham is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United States, consider Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are highlights.
