Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Moline Airport (MLI): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your RDU to MLI flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Moline Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between RDU and MLI:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh / Durham Airport, data shows 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Moline Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Moline Airport (MLI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Moline Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLI instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Moline Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and see more of Moline and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Moline Airport about one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Moline Airport (MLI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Moline Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Moline. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Moline Airport for July if you want to go to Moline during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -15ºC (5ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to MLI around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Moline is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres east of Moline, a trip to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 418 kilometres south-east of Moline. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are highlights.