Travelling from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, making Durham one hour ahead of Kansas City.
Flights from MCI to RDU start at 12:20 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 19:06 with Delta Air Lines. Overall, there are seven weekly Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your MCI to RDU flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Getting to Durham (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a breeze with Delta. This popular airline has direct flights from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Delta tops the list for bookings on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier offering MCI to RDU flights, with 68.33% of its services landing on time.
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 Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MCI and RDU include:
Nashville Airport
St Louis Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI's address is 601 Brasilia Avenue.
78% of flights leaving from Kansas City International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Kansas City International Airport from central Kansas City, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near MCI? If you've booked an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and discover more of Durham and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week ahead.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The quietest month for a flight from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Durham based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from MCI to RDU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC on average.
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 Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in the United States, consider Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are the start of reasons to visit.


