Travelling from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Durham three hours ahead of Bakersfield.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your BFL to RDU flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between BFL and RDU:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight is £257. A round-trip fare is currently £414. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BFL to RDU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BFL to RDU.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
BFL's address is 3701 Wings Way.
84.77% of flights leaving Meadows Field Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of BFL.
Central Bakersfield to Meadows Field Airport is approximately 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Have an early flight from Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to BFL:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider staying in a hotel near RDU if you're catching a late Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up 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.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to the centre of Durham has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 14 miles away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Durham in May.
When booking your flight from Meadows Field Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BFL to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Durham. Around 120 miles away to the south-west, popular attractions include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Baltimore is another well-known destination in United States and is around 260 miles north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without experiencing Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
