Travelling from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Asheville.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your AVL to RDU flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between AVL and RDU include:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
At the moment, RM399 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM901. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AVL to RDU if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Landing cheap flights from AVL to RDU is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
AVL is located at 61 Terminal Drive.
When it comes to Asheville Regional Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Asheville Regional Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Asheville. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near AVL? If you've booked an early flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz to explore Durham and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to the centre of Durham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The quietest month for a flight from Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Durham based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Asheville Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AVL to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Durham has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Baltimore is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without dropping by Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
