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Cheap flights from New York to Raleigh

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). 427 miles, 1h 25m nonstop.

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JFK to RDU at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
427 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
1h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AADLB6F95 airlinesAmerican, Delta, JetBlue
Nonstop flights per day
23all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Wednesday17% less than Sunday
Time difference
Same time zone

New York to Raleigh

Round trips from $55

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 27.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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New York to Raleigh fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$76
  2. October 2026from Wed, Oct 7$64
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 11$63
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 1$65
  5. January 2027from Wed, Jan 27$55
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 10$57

Airlines flying New York to Raleigh

5 airlines fly nonstop with 23 departures a day combined, plus 2 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

New York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, Delta, JetBlue and Frontier all fly JFK to RDU nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $55; September 2026 is the most expensive at $76 and up, a difference of $21 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Wednesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • At 427 miles this is a short hop of 1h 25m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.
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New York to Raleigh: common questions

How long is the flight from New York to Raleigh?

A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Raleigh (RDU) takes about 1h 25m gate to gate, covering 427 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to RDU?

American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Frontier Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Raleigh (RDU), with 23 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through IAD and BWI.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Raleigh?

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Raleigh (RDU), starting at $55 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book New York to Raleigh flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between New York and Raleigh?

Raleigh is in the same time zone as New York, so there is no clock change. JFK is on America/New York time and RDU on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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