Flying from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 20 minutes.
Durham is three hours ahead of Las Vegas and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Choose from 13 weekly Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights. The 08:10 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 22:59.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your LAS to RDU flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Durham — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Delta Air Lines ranks as the leading on-time carrier for LAS to RDU flights, with 94.55% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LAS and RDU:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight is C$112. A return ticket right now is C$136. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LAS to RDU.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
The address for LAS is 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from LAS land at their destination as scheduled 82.07% of the time.
Central Las Vegas to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LAS:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Reserve a hotel close to RDU if you're on a late Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Durham's main sights.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Durham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Durham. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAS to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Durham, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey 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, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in United States, head for Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion are among its highlights.