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Cheapest round-trip
$220
Typical prices: $342-$507
Southwest
Wed 12/5Sat 12/8
PDX - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$138
Typical prices: $172-$320
Frontier
Mon 11/5
PDX - RDU • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Portland and Raleigh. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 45% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 20% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Salt Lake City (SLC)
Cheapest • Avg $301 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 7h 07m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Raleigh (PDX-RDU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Raleigh

Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8
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8:30 am - 6:30 pmPDX  Portland-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
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6:50 pm - 11:20 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PDX Portland
7h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
$220Southwest
Sat, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 8
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6:55 am - 7:30 pmPDX  Portland-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 35m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl
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5:35 pm - 10:15 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PDX Portland
7h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$225Southwest
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14
American Airlines Logo
9:44 pm - 8:26 amPDX  Portland-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:00 am - 12:22 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PDX Portland
9h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$233American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7
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12:02 pm - 6:39 pmPDX  Portland-RDU Raleigh-Durham
27h 37m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:19 pm - 11:12 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PDX Portland
20h 53m1 stop Denver Intl
$279Frontier
Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 9
American Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 11:17 amPDX  Portland-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 17m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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7:00 am - 1:04 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PDX Portland
9h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$333American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
Delta Logo
1:44 pm - 11:57 pmPDX  Portland-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:30 am - 11:49 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PDX Portland
8h 19m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$333Delta
Tue, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 20
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 6:13 pmPDX  Portland-RDU Raleigh-Durham
8h 58m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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12:40 pm - 7:08 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PDX Portland
9h 28m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$333Delta
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 10:48 amPDX  Portland-RDU Raleigh-Durham
8h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:55 pm - 9:27 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PDX Portland
9h 32m1 stop Newark
$333United Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24
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8:30 am - 6:48 pmPDX  Portland-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 18m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:05 am - 3:05 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PDX Portland
10h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$338United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
Frontier Logo
11:06 am - 10:48 pmPDX  Portland-RDU Raleigh-Durham
32h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:37 pm - 11:07 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-PDX Portland
18h 30m1 stop Denver Intl
$374Frontier
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Price, demand and travel trends for Portland to Raleigh flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Portland to Raleigh with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Raleigh?

Round-trip flights from Portland to Raleigh start at $220. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $342 to $507. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $220 on Southwest.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Raleigh?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Raleigh, it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 16% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Raleigh?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Raleigh at $333 round-trip.
  • February ($600) and March ($493) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 80% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Portland to Raleigh the cheapest?

Flights from Portland to Raleigh are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 45% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Portland to Raleigh flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$138
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 44% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Portland to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Portland to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Portland to Raleigh flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • What are some of the best transportation choices to get me from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to destinations in the downtown Raleigh area after a flight?

    A terrific option that utilizes local public transportation to get you from the airport to the downtown area is the Line 100 bus operated by Go Triangle, which will take you from the airport to the GoRaleigh Transit Station in downtown Raleigh. If you prefer to travel by taxi, you should expect a ride time of around 20 minutes.

  • Are there any hotels that have a location adjacent to the Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

    There are a large number of hotels that have a location right along Airport Boulevard, which is the entry point to the airport property. The La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Durham Airport and the Quality Inn & Suites RDU Airport are both excellent choices in this area, and each offers 24-hour shuttle service to and from the airport.

  • If I would like to rent a car on my arrival at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, where will I find all the rental car companies?

    Each of the nine or so rental car companies that operate at this airport do so at their own customer service locations on the airport property. Each one of these companies offers a shuttle bus to their location from the terminal buildings at the airport with pick-up locations outside of the baggage claim area at Zone Four of Terminal One and Zone Five of Terminal Two.

  • If I would like to use a rideshare service to pick me up at the Raleigh-Durham International Airport, where should I plan to meet my ride?

    Rideshare pick-ups occur at Zone One of Terminal One as well as Zone 17 of Terminal Two at this airport.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to Raleigh?

    Flights from Portland to Raleigh usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to Raleigh?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Portland to Raleigh:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to Raleigh pass through?

    One-stop flights from Portland to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 16% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 12% of one-stop connections

    Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to Raleigh?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 21% on the Portland to Raleigh route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $389 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $487, a difference of $98. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

    Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and Crabtree Valley Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Portland to Raleigh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 56% above the route average of $417. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Portland to Raleigh?

    A nonstop flight from Portland to Raleigh takes 0h 00m, covering 2,356 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Portland to Raleigh?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How are flight prices from Portland to Raleigh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Portland to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $163, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Portland to Raleigh?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 07m, compared with 7h 32m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 7h 34m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

  • What is the time difference between Portland and Raleigh?

    Raleigh is 3 hours ahead of Portland (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

    Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Portland to Raleigh flight?

    Round-trip flights from Portland to Raleigh range from $342 to $507, with an average of $417 over the past 12 months. Anything below $342 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Portland to Raleigh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Friday flights average $389 - about $98 less than Saturday (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 45% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Portland to Raleigh trip for January. Fares historically average $333 round-trip in that month - typically $267 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Raleigh-Durham Airport.
    - Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
    - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
    - Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek
  • If you would prefer to travel to Portland International Airport (PDX) without having to drive in your own car, one option is to take the bus operated by Central Oregon Breeze that travels from Union Station in downtown Portland to the airport in about 30min.
  • If you plan on driving your own car to Portland International Airport, this airport offers the convenience of its valet parking service that allows you to drop your car right at the curbside at the terminal building. If you are looking for something a little more cost-effective, a good choice would be the Economy Parking lot at features the lowest daily rate available at this airport.
  • When you are looking for something to do before your flight at the Portland International Airport, a fantastic place to spend some time is the visit the Hollywood theater that travelers will find on Concourse C. This theater provides travelers with entertaining short films telling stories specific to the Pacific Northwest.
  • If you are the type of traveler that gets a little bit stressed out when flying, the Portland International Airport offers their PDX Pet Therapy Program, which features more than 20 well-trained canines. All of these dogs travel throughout the terminal areas and greet passengers and lessen the stress of travel.
  • Passengers that have limited mobility or disabilities that plan on traveling through the Portland International Airport will be happy to learn that this airport offers a host of amenities and features specific to these types of travelers, including disabled parking, accessible restrooms, service animal relief areas, wheelchair assistance, and a visual paging system. The airport is also part of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard program that allows airport staff to recognize these passengers may need extra assistance during their travels.

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