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Overview: Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC flight

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Flights from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC depart on average 22 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $188 (€154) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.

There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 121 miles (195 km) distance in 57m. July is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $24 (€19)
Distance
121 miles (195 km)
Average flight duration
2h 34m
Cheapest ticket price
$188 (€154)
Flights per day
22
Direct flights
8
Fastest flight
57m
First flight
5:00 AM
Last flight
11:55 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Wed
Best time to book
70 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $24 (€19)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$454

Average price

$688

Fastest journey

58 m

Average duration

1 h

Flights per day

25

Distance

195 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC will cost around $688 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $454.

Fast flights

Of the 25 flights that leave Charlotte, NC for Durham, NC onSun, Jun 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 195 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 58 m .

On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 1 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • American AirlinesAA494
    11:00 PM1h06
    Douglas International Airport
    12:06 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $4541One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2402
    2:37 PM1h00
    Douglas International Airport
    3:37 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $4541One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2362
    7:06 AM1h01
    Douglas International Airport
    8:07 AMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $4541One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2379
    4:33 PM1h02
    Douglas International Airport
    5:35 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $4541One-way
    0 transfers
  • American AirlinesAA2394
    6:11 PM1h07
    Douglas International Airport
    7:18 PMRaleigh-Durham International Airport
    $4541One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $188.

Distance: 121 miles (195 km)

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Flight
Most popular
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Bus
Driving

$424

Average price

$35

Average price

Cheapest

$37

Average price

$29

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 34m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

3h 5m

Average total duration

2h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 31m

Average total duration

3h 1m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 10m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.6 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

-

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC is a train with an average price of $35 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC:

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC costing on average $37 (€30).

A train is $390 (€319) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC costing on average $424 (€347).

The fastest way to travel from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 34m.

Other travel options to Durham, NC take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 35m.

Bus takes on average 3h 1m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Charlotte, NC and Durham, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC among Omio's users.

Live departures

Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC flight times

The table below shows live departures for Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
American AirlinesAA3047+Republic AirlinesAA45961:00 PM Douglas International Airport
7h20
8:20 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2530 · AA21671:08 PM Douglas International Airport
10h51
11:59 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2530 · AA1291:08 PM Douglas International Airport
8h59
10:07 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2530+Republic AirlinesAA45181:08 PM Douglas International Airport
6h18
7:26 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA23901:22 PM Douglas International Airport
1h00
2:22 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport0 transfersDirect
American AirlinesAA24022:37 PM Douglas International Airport
1h00
3:37 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport0 transfersDirect
American AirlinesAA2907 · AA1293:25 PM Douglas International Airport
6h42
10:07 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2907 · AA21673:25 PM Douglas International Airport
8h34
11:59 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1510+Republic AirlinesAA45963:56 PM Douglas International Airport
4h24
8:20 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA536 · AA1294:26 PM Douglas International Airport
5h41
10:07 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA536 · AA21674:26 PM Douglas International Airport
7h33
11:59 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA23794:37 PM Douglas International Airport
1h02
5:39 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport0 transfersDirect
American AirlinesAA657+Republic AirlinesAA45736:05 PM Douglas International Airport
6h06
12:11 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA23946:20 PM Douglas International Airport
1h07
7:27 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport0 transfersDirect
American AirlinesAA2488 · AA21676:25 PM Douglas International Airport
5h34
11:59 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1749+Republic AirlinesAA45318:30 PM Douglas International Airport
12h59
9:29 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA31788:55 PM Douglas International Airport
1h01
9:56 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport0 transfersDirect
American AirlinesAA2189 · AA95910:29 PM Douglas International Airport
11h22
9:51 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2189 · AA240310:29 PM Douglas International Airport
13h48
12:17 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1269+Republic AirlinesAA470010:29 PM Douglas International Airport
14h08
12:37 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA3014+Republic AirlinesAA435410:43 PM Douglas International Airport
12h53
11:36 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA49411:00 PM Douglas International Airport
1h06
12:06 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport0 transfersDirect
Sunday, June 21
American AirlinesAA2727 · AA9595:45 AM Douglas International Airport
4h06
9:51 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA23627:06 AM Douglas International Airport
1h01
8:07 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport0 transfersDirect
American AirlinesAA3046 · AA24037:57 AM Douglas International Airport
4h20
12:17 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1977+Republic AirlinesAA47008:00 AM Douglas International Airport
4h37
12:37 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1029+Republic AirlinesAA46588:35 AM Douglas International Airport
6h26
3:01 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA23819:20 AM Douglas International Airport
1h02
10:22 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport0 transfersDirect
American AirlinesAA374+Republic AirlinesAA46589:26 AM Douglas International Airport
5h35
3:01 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2908+Republic AirlinesAA443211:01 AM Douglas International Airport
6h37
5:38 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA236311:04 AM Douglas International Airport
0h58
12:02 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport0 transfersDirect
psa airlinesAA5527 · AA536711:13 AM Douglas International Airport
4h05
3:18 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport1 transfer

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FAQs: Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Durham, NC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC can start from as little as $188 (€154) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC is $424 (€347) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC is 57m to travel the 121 miles (195 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC leaves at 11:55 PM.
Flights from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC generally leave from Douglas International Airport and arrive in Raleigh-Durham International Airport.Douglas International Airport is 4 miles (8 km) away from Charlotte, NC city centre and Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 3 miles (6 km) from Durham, NC city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC is July.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Charlotte, NC and Durham, NC including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Since neither Charlotte, NC nor Durham, NC are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between Charlotte, NC and Durham, NC.
The best events to attend in Durham, NC include:
  • Durham Art Walk, a biannual event where local artists showcase their work in galleries and public spaces
  • Bull City Food & Beer Experience, a culinary festival celebrating Durham's vibrant food scene with tastings from local restaurants and breweries
  • Full Frame Documentary Film Festival, an acclaimed festival featuring the best in documentary filmmaking from around the world.
The best holidays to experience in Durham, NC include:
  • Independence Day, vibrant fireworks and festive parades celebrating American heritage
  • Labor Day, pleasant weather perfect for outdoor activities and local events
  • Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings with a charming small-town atmosphere.
The best season to visit Durham, NC is Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Durham, NC is during April-June or September-November.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC among Omio's users.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Durham, NC, travelers should stay alert to common urban safety concerns such as petty theft, especially in crowded areas and public transit. Scams may include overcharging by unofficial taxi services or ride-share drivers, so using reputable transportation apps is advised. It's also important to avoid isolated areas after dark and keep personal belongings secure to reduce risk.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular airports

Popular airports from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC

Most Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC flights use the Douglas International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Charlotte, NC and Durham, NC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.

Departure airports in Charlotte
Arrival airports in Durham

Which Charlotte, NC airport do flights to Durham, NC leave from?

Flights from Charlotte, NC to Durham, NC depart from Douglas International Airport. The airport is 5 miles (9 km) from Charlotte, NC city centre at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28208, USA.
Douglas International Airport (CLT)5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28208, USAWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Douglas International Airport from Charlotte city centre

Douglas International Airport is 8 km from Charlotte city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus5 · 26m · $4 · every ~4 min
5 · 27m · $4 · every ~4 min

Douglas International Airport airport facilities and services

Douglas International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food options include: Various restaurants including fast food and sit-down options in the main terminal; top picks include Bojangles' and Starbucks

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Douglas International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Douglas International Airport: Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Douglas International Airport: Ramps, assistance.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as the Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel, within a short drive..

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