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Flights from New York to Raleigh/Durham

Nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) take about 1h 21m (686 km). jetBlue flies it. Lowest fare seen: $96 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying New York to Raleigh/Durham

Carriers on JFK–RDU according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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New York to Raleigh/Durham fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $113 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$11727 Oct 2026—
Nov 2026$1132 Nov 2026 · jetBlue—
Jan 2027$18628 Jan 2027$129 · 1 stop28 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $113 in November 2026, against $129 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (New York to Raleigh/Durham, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — New York to Raleigh/Durham flights

How long is the flight from New York to Raleigh/Durham?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) takes about 1h 21m, covering 686 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is New York from Raleigh/Durham by air?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 686 km (426 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from New York to Raleigh/Durham?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the JFK–RDU route include jetBlue. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from New York to Raleigh/Durham cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on JFK–RDU was $96 USD with jetBlue (nonstop), departing 22 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Raleigh/Durham?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $113 one-way, against $129 for January 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from USA to Raleigh/Durham?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Raleigh/Durham visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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