Travelling from Providence Airport (PVD) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Providence Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Providence and Durham share the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
You can choose from three weekly Providence Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Breeze Airways is the earliest flight available. Breeze Airways operates the last service of the day at 14:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your PVD to RDU flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Breeze Airways has direct flights from Providence Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Durham — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Breeze Airways.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Providence Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between PVD and RDU:
New York LaGuardia Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Providence Airport (PVD) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
$67 is currently the best price for a one-way Providence Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. A return flight starts at $151. These fares can change based on demand.
Book one month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PVD to RDU.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Providence Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Providence Airport (PVD)
The address for PVD is 2000 Airport Road.
79% of flights that depart Providence Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Providence Airport from central Providence, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near PVD? If you're boarding an early flight from Providence Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Providence Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Pick up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car and explore Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Durham. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Providence Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Durham in March.
When reserving your flight from Providence Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PVD to RDU around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its leading sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Baltimore, about 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are among the biggest draws.