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Durham.$452 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 13, returning Sun, Nov 16.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Thu, Nov 13, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, Nov 16, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $452, select.

Durham.$498 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 8, returning Tue, Jan 13.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air UK and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departing from London Luton on Mon, Dec 8, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Jan 13, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $498, select.

Durham.$506 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 4, returning Thu, Dec 11.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Thu, Dec 4, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Dec 11, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From $506, select.

Durham.$517 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 7, returning Thu, Dec 4.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Fri, Nov 7, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Dec 4, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From $517, select.

Durham.$518 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 24, returning Wed, Jan 28.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Sat, Jan 24, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Jan 28, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $518, select.

Durham.$518 per passenger.Departing Wed, Feb 4, returning Tue, Feb 17.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Wed, Feb 4, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Feb 17, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $518, select.

Durham.$524 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 29, returning Thu, Feb 5.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Thu, Jan 29, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Feb 5, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $524, select.

Durham.$559 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 1, returning Thu, Apr 30.Round-trip flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with Norse Atlantic Airways (UK), departing from London Gatwick on Sun, Feb 1, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Apr 30, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From $559, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Raleigh / Durham

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Raleigh / Durham flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Direct flights from London to Raleigh / Durham

London to Raleigh / Durham: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London to Durham below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Raleigh / Durham.

London to Durham: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$452
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	8 hrs, 47 mins
Most popular airline	Finnair
Average flights per week	51

Finding cheap flights from London to Raleigh / Durham: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from London to Raleigh / Durham?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from London to Raleigh / Durham is $452. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from London to Raleigh / Durham?

8 hours and 47 minutes is the average flight time from London to Raleigh / Durham.

Which airlines fly direct from London to Raleigh / Durham?

Finnair, Gulf Air and American Airlines fly direct from London to Raleigh / Durham.

How many flights are there a week from London to Raleigh / Durham?

There are 51 flights per week flying from London to Raleigh / Durham, as of October 2025.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Raleigh / Durham?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Raleigh / Durham is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London to Raleigh / Durham Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Raleigh / Durham Airport on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from London to Raleigh / Durham Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 47 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Raleigh / Durham?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Raleigh / Durham but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Durham?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Durham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Traveling from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know

When planning your flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), you'll have a good range of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Around 8 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind London.
You can pick from 7 direct services every week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). This is the most popular route, with American Airlines offering a 10:05am departure from LHR to RDU.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from London to RDU.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Get to your destination in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are available from here.
American Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport leaving from LHR.
Most travelers prefer to book seats with American Airlines from LHR to RDU.
American Airlines is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to RDU. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
LHR is around 31 kilometers from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
68.18% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport make it to their destination on time.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Split up your flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and RDU are:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 80 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to RDU flight:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.

Stansted Airport (STN)

When searching for a plane ticket from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) out of Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a pit stop at Keflavik International Airport (KEF), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
STN is roughly 64 kilometers from central London. Driving from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.

About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

If you have a late flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near RDU:
Pick up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.

Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham

The center of Durham is around 16 kilometers from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Travel times by cab or car rental will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

$269 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. A return flight starts at $452. These prices may change based on demand.
Lock in cheap flights from London to RDU by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing cheap London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from London to RDU.
Save money on your flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. May is the quietest month to visit Durham. July is when most people book flights from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your London to RDU plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).

More about Durham

After booking your flight from London to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Durham:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District are must-visits when exploring Durham.

Explore more of the United States

Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Durham. Around 193 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States and is around 274 kilometers north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without a visit to Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.