Traveling from Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, making Durham one hour ahead of Jackson.
Give yourself enough time to catch your JAN to RDU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like October, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Jackson-Evers International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between JAN and RDU include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
$151 is the best price for a one-way Jackson-Evers International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. A return flight starts at $303. These fares may change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JAN to RDU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Jackson-Evers International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
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Handy information about Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN)
JAN is located at 100 International Drive, Suite 300.
When it comes to Jackson-Evers International Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Jackson-Evers International Airport from central Jackson, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Jackson-Evers International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to JAN:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you're getting in on a late Jackson-Evers International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near RDU:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz to explore Durham and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh / Durham Airport, Durham is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the center.
It typically takes 45 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Jackson-Evers International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Durham in March.
When booking your flight from Jackson-Evers International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from JAN to RDU sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometers south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Baltimore is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometers north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without dropping by National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
