Flying from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
The timezone in Durham is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Kansas City.
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 catch your MCI to RDU flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Durham (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates MCI to RDU flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MCI and RDU include:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Currently, Rs16,279 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs32,774. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MCI to RDU, reserve your trip seven months before your departure date.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
The address for MCI is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Kansas City International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.34% of flights that depart MCI land on time.
Kansas City International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Kansas City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to MCI:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider booking a hotel close to RDU if you have a late Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Durham. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Durham. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you want to go to Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCI to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to discover more of United States. Journey around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its popular sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Baltimore is another well-known destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without seeing Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
