Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Akron / Canton Regional Airport (CAK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Akron / Canton Regional Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your RDU to CAK flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Breeze Airways offers direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Akron / Canton Regional Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Akron — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Breeze Airways on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Akron / Canton Regional Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RDU and CAK include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights that leave from Raleigh / Durham Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Akron / Canton Regional Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Akron / Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
If you're coming in on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Akron / Canton Regional Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near CAK:
Travel at your own speed with a Akron / Canton Regional Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Budget or Dollar and chase adventure across Akron and beyond.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Akron / Canton Regional Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your departure date.
When to fly to Akron / Canton Regional Airport (CAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Akron / Canton Regional Airport is January, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Akron based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Akron is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 30ºC. Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Akron / Canton Regional Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to CAK sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Akron is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 177 kilometres south-west of Akron, a trip to Columbus will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres west of Akron. No journey is complete without experiencing Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
