Flying from Bangor Airport (BGR) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Bangor Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Bangor.
Your BGR to RDU flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Getting to Durham (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy with Breeze Airways. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bangor Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Breeze Airways is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bangor Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between BGR and RDU include:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
New York Newark Airport
New York LaGuardia Airport
Handy information about Bangor Airport (BGR)
The address for BGR is 287 Godfry Boulevard.
73% of flights departing from Bangor Airport reach their destination on time.
Central Bangor to Bangor Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Bangor Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near BGR:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Consider booking a hotel near RDU if you're on a late Bangor Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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 reserving your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh / Durham Airport, Durham is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangor Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Durham in March.
Lock in your flight from Bangor Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you'd like to visit Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BGR to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its top attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Baltimore is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without dropping by National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
