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$74+ Cheap flights from Portland, ME (PWM) to Durham, NC

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PWM — RDU
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Durham

Cheapest flights from Portland to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 25, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/246:00 am
PWM
-
RDU
1 stop6h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/302:24 pm
RDU
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$194
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/246:00 am
PWM
-
RDU
1 stop6h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/292:24 pm
RDU
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/295:01 pm
PWM
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 11m
Breeze Airways
Mon 8/319:50 am
RDU
-
PWM
1 stop4h 19m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/24$201
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/511:07 am
PWM
-
RDU
1 stop6h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/76:55 am
RDU
-
PWM
1 stop6h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$205
This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/23:53 pm
PWM
-
RDU
1 stop4h 22m
Breeze Airways
Tue 10/62:24 pm
RDU
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 00m
Breeze Airways
Deal found 7/25$207
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/222:40 pm
PWM
-
RDU
1 stop4h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/292:15 pm
RDU
-
PWM
Nonstop2h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$220
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/282:45 pm
PWM
-
RDU
1 stop6h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/319:50 am
RDU
-
PWM
1 stop4h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$223
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/176:00 am
PWM
-
RDU
1 stop6h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/209:46 pm
RDU
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PWM
1 stop11h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/20$224

Find flight deals from Portland to Durham

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portland to Durham flight deals. Data was last updated July 25, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$194
(Priceline)

One-way from

$74
(Super.com)

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September

Average price

$370
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to Durham that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2026.
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PortlandRaleigh

PWM - RDU

PWMRDU

Portland

Fri 10/2

3:53 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/6

2:24 pm-4:24 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$210

PortlandRaleigh

PWM - RDU

PWMRDU

Portland

Fri 8/14

6:46 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop4h 31m

$237

PortlandRaleigh

PWM - RDU

PWMRDU

Portland

Sat 8/22

5:15 am-2:17 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-10:04 am

1 stop4h 04m

$252

PortlandRaleigh

PWM - RDU

PWMRDU

Portland

Thu 9/17

5:15 am-9:34 am

1 stop4h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/22

6:25 am-2:38 pm

2 stops8h 13m

$252

PortlandRaleigh

PWM - RDU

PWMRDU

Portland

Sun 8/16

5:52 am-9:34 am

1 stop3h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/17

7:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$274

PortlandRaleigh

PWM - RDU

PWMRDU

Portland

Fri 8/14

7:00 am-10:35 pm

2 stops15h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/25

10:47 am-2:31 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$291

PortlandRaleigh

PWM - RDU

PWMRDU

Portland

Mon 9/21

6:00 am-12:33 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/24

6:45 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$298

PortlandRaleigh

PWM - RDU

PWMRDU

Portland

Fri 8/21

5:55 am-9:40 am

1 stop3h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/28

1:15 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$298

PortlandRaleigh

PWM - RDU

PWMRDU

Portland

Fri 10/2

7:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/6

7:05 am-2:38 pm

2 stops7h 33m

$322

PortlandRaleigh

PWM - RDU

PWMRDU

Portland

Wed 8/26

7:40 am-4:02 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/29

6:25 am-2:34 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$327

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to Durham

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PWM to DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to Durham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 25, 2026.

When flying from Portland, Maine to Durham, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 55% versus a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine to Durham?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Portland, Maine to Durham flights typically cost between $246 and $422 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $194 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 24-Sep 30).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Durham. Reviews last updated July 25, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Breeze Airways,Southwest, andUnited Airlines from Portland to Durham to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
301 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
301 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
301 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,233 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
301 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,032 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
301 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
301 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,025 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
301 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

6.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 18
4.0
Okay

Lisa,Mar 2026

ORF - JAX

*Flight was delayed twice *Once plane arrived crew closed the entryway to discuss whatever, leaving us to wait again. *Finally arriving Jax, we were delayed again for 20 minutes because another plane at the gate hadn’t pushed back Overall, score 2 out of 5. Lots of passengers upset.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to Durham?

    Portland (PWM), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Portland to Durham. 6 airlines have flights from Portland to Durham on a regular basis. Booking flights from Portland to Durham should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Durham per day.

  • How popular is this Portland, Maine to Durham flight route?

    The Portland to Durham flight path was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Portland, Maine to Durham?

    Departing from Portland, Maine to Durham will take you 4h 22m. Portland, Maine and Durham are separated by a distance of 699 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Portland, Maine to Durham one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Breeze Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $76. JetBlue flights start at $96 while deals on United Airlines start at $99 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Portland, Maine to Durham?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $151. While the most popular route (Portland - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $193 on average, our data indicates $229 when flying from Portland, Maine to Durham.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Durham that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Durham flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to Durham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Durham.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Durham?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to Durham by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Portland to Durham

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Portland to Durham. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$76Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$80Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$128Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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