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$98+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to Durham, NC

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PDX — RDU
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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Round-trip from

$226
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One-way from

$98
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$441
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/316:35 amPDX - RDU
1 stop6h 57mFrontier
Mon 6/27:30 amRDU - PDX
1 stop8h 25mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$226
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:40 pmPDX - RDU
2 stops11h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/412:05 pmRDU - PDX
1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$263
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/46:28 pmPDX - RDU
1 stop19h 37mSun Country Air
Fri 6/206:05 pmRDU - PDX
1 stop7h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/29$285
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/45:40 pmPDX - RDU
2 stops11h 15mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/199:10 amRDU - PDX
3 stops35h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$291
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2011:58 amPDX - RDU
1 stop14h 43mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/206:10 pmRDU - PDX
1 stop7h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/287:00 amPDX - RDU
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/410:20 amRDU - PDX
1 stop10h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/297:14 amPDX - RDU
1 stop11h 28mDelta
Wed 6/46:55 pmRDU - PDX
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 4/28$313
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/254:45 pmPDX - RDU
1 stop10h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/307:35 amRDU - PDX
1 stop7h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1112:09 amPDX - RDU
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/164:25 pmRDU - PDX
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$389
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Tue 7/86:30 amPDX - RDU
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Thu 7/105:15 pmRDU - PDX
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$427

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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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Durham that are best for you.

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Portland

Fly to

Durham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandRaleigh

PDX - RDU

PDXRDU

Portland

Sat 5/31

6:35 am-4:32 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/2

7:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$226

PortlandRaleigh

PDX - RDU

PDXRDU

Portland

Wed 5/28

5:40 pm-7:55 am

2 stops11h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/4

12:05 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$263

PortlandRaleigh

PDX - RDU

PDXRDU

Portland

Wed 6/4

6:28 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop19h 37m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/20

6:05 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$285

PortlandRaleigh

PDX - RDU

PDXRDU

Portland

Wed 6/4

5:40 pm-7:55 am

2 stops11h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/19

9:10 am-5:44 pm

3 stops35h 34m

$291

PortlandRaleigh

PDX - RDU

PDXRDU

Portland

Tue 5/20

11:58 am-5:41 am

1 stop14h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/20

6:10 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$306

PortlandRaleigh

PDX - RDU

PDXRDU

Portland

Wed 5/28

7:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/4

10:20 am-5:29 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$307

PortlandRaleigh

PDX - RDU

PDXRDU

Portland

Thu 5/29

7:14 am-9:42 pm

1 stop11h 28m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/4

6:55 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$313

PortlandRaleigh

PDX - RDU

PDXRDU

Portland

Thu 9/25

4:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop10h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/30

7:35 am-12:24 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$324

PortlandRaleigh

PDX - RDU

PDXRDU

Portland

Wed 6/11

12:09 am-11:38 am

1 stop8h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/16

4:25 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$389

PortlandRaleigh

PDX - RDU

PDXRDU

Portland

Tue 7/8

6:30 am-7:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/10

5:15 pm-12:15 am

2 stops10h 00m

$427

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to Durham

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Portland to Durham?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Portland to Durham. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Portland to Durham may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Durham?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Portland to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX 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 April 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Portland to Durham as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Portland to Durham?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Durham. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Portland to Durham flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Durham by month

Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durham ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Durham when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Durham by month

Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durham, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Portland to Durham, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,968 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to Durham. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Portland to Durham, you will be flying from Portland. Portland (PDX) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city. Portland is the only Portland airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Durham per day. 7 airlines have flights to Durham from Portland on a regular basis.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Portland to Durham are Frontier ($98), Spirit Airlines ($109), and Alaska Airlines ($143).

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to Durham?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Portland to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Portland to Durham

Discover the top 7 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$156Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$253Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$276Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Sun Country AirCheapest$289Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$322Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$370Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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