Flying from Asheville Airport (AVL) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Asheville and Durham share the same timezone, UTC-5.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your AVL to RDU flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Asheville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between AVL and RDU:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Asheville Airport (AVL) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
$456 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Asheville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Return flights start from $615. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AVL to RDU, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Asheville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AVL to RDU.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Asheville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about Asheville Airport (AVL)
AVL is located at 61 Terminal Drive.
74% of flights that take off from Asheville Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Asheville Airport from central Asheville, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Asheville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to AVL:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Asheville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Durham and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Asheville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Durham in March.
Before locking in your flight from Asheville Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AVL to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Baltimore, about 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are key reasons to visit.
