Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-4, making Durham four hours behind London.
Leave enough time to catch your LGW to RDU flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between LGW and RDU:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Orlando International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Currently, ₹ 23,579 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 52,233. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LGW to RDU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGW to RDU by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near LGW. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
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 top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Durham. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from LGW to RDU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its leading sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.