Are there direct flights from Raleigh to New York?

Yes, direct flights are available from Raleigh to New York. In the trailing 90 days, approximately 49.2% of all flights on this route were direct. For those flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was one.

How long is the flight from Raleigh to New York?

The typical direct flight from Raleigh to New York has a median duration of 1 hour and 40 minutes. This route covers a distance of 746 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, took considerably longer, with a median duration of 7 hours and 10 minutes.

Should I set a price alert for Raleigh to New York flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Raleigh to New York have been frequent. This suggests that price alerts can be a useful tool for travelers seeking to find optimal fares. Monitoring prices over time can help identify when the best deals become available for this route.

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2027-01-09 – 2027-01-13
RDU - New York
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$100
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Raleigh to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to New York

A typical journey from Raleigh to New York takes about 1h 40m, including itineraries with connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time for flights on this route. For those seeking direct flights from Raleigh to New York, the non-stop flight time is also approximately 1h 40m, indicating that connecting flights significantly extend the travel duration, with connecting itineraries having a median of 8h 40m.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Raleigh to New York, fares typically range from $109–$246, with a median price of $156. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 26% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that favorable deals are available if you monitor prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to New York? The data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $110. Following closely, September also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $114. July is another relatively inexpensive option, with a median fare of $125, making these months good choices for budget-conscious travelers.

A meaningful share of itineraries between Raleigh and New York are non-stop. Specifically, 49.2% of recent fares were for direct flights. For the remaining itineraries that involve connections, most typically include 1 stopover. This mix means you have options for both direct travel and itineraries with a single stop.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to New York

Regular price: $112 - $225

Prices for flights from Raleigh to New York are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to New York is $112-$225. The current lowest deal is $100 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Jan 6-Jan 9.

now $100

Low $112

High $225

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to New York

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to NYC is March, with a median price of $70. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $376. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $70

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $376

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Direct flights from Raleigh to New York

Breeze Airways

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to New York

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New York

Raleigh (RDU) - New York (JFK)

$618

$300

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New York

Raleigh (RDU) - New York (JFK)

$543

$300

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

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RDU - New York

Raleigh (RDU) - New York (JFK)

$608

$346

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Mon, Sep 14

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RDU - New York

Raleigh (RDU) - New York (JFK)

$620

$358

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New York

Raleigh (RDU) - New York (JFK)

Frontier Airlines

$620

$234

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - New York

Raleigh (RDU) - New York (JFK)

$497

$244

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to New York

1 night

Sep 15 - Sep 16

$620 → $244

61%

1 night

Sep 18 - Sep 19

$596 → $250

58%

3 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 19

$585 → $244

58%

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$618 → $300

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to New York

Raleigh - New York route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from RDU to NYC are $100, which is below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices.

Historically, April ($110), September ($114), and July ($125) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 40m.

The median flight time for direct flights is 1h 40m, while connecting flights average 8h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available from two airlines.

Breeze Airways and United Airlines offer direct flights on this route, with a 49.2% direct flight share.

🏆 Airline highlight

Breeze Airways offers a direct deal for $100.

Breeze Airways has a direct flight deal from RDU to NYC for $100, departing January 6.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals for flights from RDU to NYC are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to New York.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$100

New York main airports to arrive at

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

Cheapest

Consider this airport for potentially cheaper flights to the New York area from Raleigh.

📍 ~88 km from New York (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$100

Airports nearby New York used as alternative

Westchester County (HPN)

Westchester County Airport is a useful alternative for travelers in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester suburbs.

📍 ~45 km from New York City (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$98

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New York

79% AI deal score

$5,328

$2,310

Save $3,018

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Nov 25

New York, United States

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$5,420

$2,310

Save $3,110

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Nov 09

New York, United States

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$5,432

$2,313

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New York

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Raleigh to New York is typically 60 or more days before departure. During the trailing 90 days, prices averaged around $171 for tickets bought in this window. In contrast, purchasing tickets 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to $324. For those planning ahead, booking 28-59 days out also offered a favorable average price of $180.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to New York was considered to be $109. The median price for this route during the same period was $156. Prices typically ranged up to $246 for the higher end of the market.

Historically, April has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Raleigh to New York, with a median price of $110. September also offered competitive prices, with a median of $114. The annual median price for this route was $156, indicating that these months represent significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Raleigh to New York: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to New York

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to New York

Regular price: $112 - $225

Prices for flights from Raleigh to New York are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to New York is $112-$225. The current lowest deal is $100 with Breeze Airways, for travel from Jan 6-Jan 9.

now $100

Low $112

High $225

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to New York

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to NYC is March, with a median price of $70. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $376. Prices are generally lower from March to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $70

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $376

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec