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New York.$127 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May, returning Wed, 7 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 6 May, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $127, select.
New York.$143 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Jun, returning Wed, 2 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $143, select.
New York.$158 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
New York.$158 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Jun, returning Sat, 28 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 14 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York Newark on Sat, 28 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
New York.$158 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Sat, 10 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
New York.$158 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Apr, returning Wed, 30 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 23 Apr, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.
New York.$159 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Sep, returning Sun, 14 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York Newark on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.
New York.$159 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York Newark on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $159, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to New York

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to New York flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from $343
Apr
from $158
May
from $127
Jun
from $158
Jul
from $158
Aug
from $185
Sep
from $159
Oct
from $159
Nov
from $159
Dec
from $265
Jan
from $185
Feb
from $264

Direct flights from Raleigh / Durham to New York

Alternative Raleigh / Durham to New York routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Raleigh / Durham to New York? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Durham to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$127
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 46 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week1,138

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to New York: Frequently asked questions

There are 6 airports in New York: New York LaGuardia, New York Newark, New York John F. Kennedy, Westchester County, Islip, and Stewart International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to New York is $127. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Raleigh / Durham to New York.
WestJet, Republic Airways and American Airlines fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to New York.
As of March 2025, there are 1,138 flights per week flying from Raleigh / Durham to New York.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to New York is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport, the cheapest airport near New York is New York LaGuardia – which is 13.1 km away from the centre of New York. We've found flights into this airport from $127.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to New York on Tuesday, 6 May 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 4°C. July is typically the warmest month in New York, when it usually averages around 27°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to New York.

Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to New York: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 45 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York.

  • New York and Durham (where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch when you land.

  • The most popular route is from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Take your pick of 519 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from RDU to JFK is the 05:22 American Airlines service. If you'd rather fly out later on, the final departure is at 22:16 with Frontier Airlines.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from RDU to New York.

  • If you're flying during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Expect lines to be longer during peak periods like summer and spring break.

  • You can book a nonstop journey to New York departing from RDU. Arrive at any of these hubs following your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York:

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

  • These are some of the well-known airlines offering direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York:

  • When flying within United States, you won't need a visa or even a passport. However, you'll have to show another kind of identification, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York, make sure your ID is up to date.

  • Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Durham, RDU can be reached in about 18 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to RDU:

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to New York

  • $63 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York. A return flight starts from $127. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Book 11 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RDU to New York.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York is July. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.

  • Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from RDU to New York. You don't need to look every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York.

Airports in New York

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to the centre of New York takes about 28 minutes by car. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.

  • It takes roughly 1 hour and 11 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near EWR:

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is about 48 kilometres from central New York. Following your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York, it'll take you around 48 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • You can also opt for public transport, which typically takes 1 hour and 20 minutes.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to JFK. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from RDU to New York:

Best time to go to New York

  • August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to New York, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.

  • The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap flights from RDU to New York sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about New York

  • After locking in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:

  • Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are attractions you won't want to skip in New York.

Complete your New York trip with a car rental

  • Finding you a cheap flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to New York isn't the only trick up our sleeve. Check out our car rentals in New York and travel at your own pace. We find deals from trusted car rental companies and put them all in one place. You can instantly compare rates and then book with no fees.

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