Cheap flights from New York JFK to Raleigh-Durham International from $79
Updated 2026-07-26
426 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 15m with 7 airlines operating direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from New York JFK
New York's John F. Kennedy International handles most of the city's transatlantic and transpacific traffic, with six terminals connected by the AirTrain people mover. AirTrain links to the LIRR at Jamaica and the A train at Howard Beach for connections into Manhattan in 50–75 minutes total for $13.75. Delta and JetBlue have major operations here; foreign-carrier service is the deepest of any US airport, with daily flights from over 90 international airlines.
Arriving in Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Durham International serves the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) and is 12 miles from each. There is no rail; GoRaleigh bus 100 reaches downtown Raleigh in 45 minutes for $1.25, GoTriangle bus 805 reaches downtown Durham. Fares to RDU peak around Duke and UNC graduations (May) and major basketball games (February–March); January and August are the cheapest.
Who flies JFK to RDU?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 1h 15m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 15m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 15m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 15m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 15m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 1h 15m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 1h 15m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
New York to Raleigh-Durham FAQs
Direct flights from New York JFK (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) take approximately 1h 15m for the 426-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
7 carriers operate direct service from New York JFK (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU): JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) is the primary international airport for Raleigh-Durham. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.