Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Miami International Airport (MIA): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport.
Durham and Miami share the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from RDU to MIA start at 05:15 — the first with American Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:36 with Frontier Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 56 weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport flights.
Your RDU to MIA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport, so jetting off to Miami (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is American Airlines.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier that operates RDU to MIA flights. An impressive 90.28% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between RDU and MIA:
Tampa International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Miami International Airport (MIA)
$46 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $92. These prices can change based on demand.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from RDU to MIA.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU land on time.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Miami International Airport (MIA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MIA if you're catching a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Miami International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from A&G Car Hire, MLC or Dollar to explore Miami and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Miami International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
You'll find MIA at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Miami International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Miami. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 20 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Miami International Airport (MIA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Miami. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Miami International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Miami, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to MIA in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC and 25ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Tampa is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Miami. Around 338 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Ybor City Tattoo Company, Tampa Riverwalk and The Florida Aquarium.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in United States, head for Orlando, roughly 338 kilometres north of Miami. Universal Orlando Resort, Universal's Islands of Adventure and Lake Eola Park are key reasons to visit.