Travelling from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Lexington and Durham are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LEX to RDU flight.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LEX and RDU:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
At the moment, $447 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $507. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LEX to RDU. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from LEX to RDU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
LEX's address is 4000 Terminal Drive, Suite 206.
Of the departures from Lexington Blue Grass Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Lexington to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to LEX? If you've booked an early flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Book a hotel close to RDU if you're catching a late Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car and explore Durham and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The quietest month for a flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Durham based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Lexington Blue Grass Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you'd like to visit Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LEX to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to explore 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've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.