Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham is five hours behind Milan and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MXP to RDU flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Milano Malpensa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between MXP and RDU include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight is $619. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $987. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MXP to RDU, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from MXP to RDU by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Of the flights that depart from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Milano Malpensa Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near MXP:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Milano Malpensa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and chase adventure across Durham and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Durham has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Durham in May.
Book your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MXP to RDU in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC on average.
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