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$67+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK)

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — JFK
May 19 — May 261
Tue 5/19
Tue 5/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 19, 2026.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/287:39 pm
RDU
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 46m
JetBlue
Mon 6/14:50 pm
JFK
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 54m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/16$137
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/56:15 am
RDU
-
JFK
1 stop5h 24m
Frontier
Tue 5/121:00 pm
JFK
-
RDU
1 stop11h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 4/14$140
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/136:18 am
RDU
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 43m
JetBlue
Wed 5/1311:29 am
JFK
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 54m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/14$147
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:18 am
RDU
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 43m
JetBlue
Mon 5/118:29 pm
JFK
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/14$148
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/56:15 am
RDU
-
JFK
1 stop5h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/1911:29 am
JFK
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$149
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/216:52 am
RDU
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 42m
JetBlue
Tue 5/264:50 pm
JFK
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 54m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/17$151
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 5/76:18 am
RDU
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 43m
JetBlue
Thu 5/148:29 pm
JFK
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/14$152
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:15 am
RDU
-
JFK
1 stop5h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/108:29 pm
JFK
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$154
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/66:18 am
RDU
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 43m
JetBlue
Thu 5/148:29 pm
JFK
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 05m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/14$155
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/186:18 am
RDU
-
JFK
Nonstop1h 43m
JetBlue
Tue 5/1911:29 am
JFK
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 54m
JetBlue
Deal found 4/17$156
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 6/37:55 pm
RDU
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 05m
Delta
Fri 6/512:50 pm
JFK
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 50m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/77:55 pm
RDU
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 05m
Delta
Mon 5/117:20 pm
JFK
-
RDU
Nonstop2h 07m
Delta
Deal found 4/16$158

Find flight deals from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to John F Kennedy Intl (JFK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$217

Good round-trip deal

$395 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($17 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl 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 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighNew York

RDU - JFK

RDUJFK

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/9

10:00 am-11:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/10

7:17 am-12:04 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$167

RaleighNew York

RDU - JFK

RDUJFK

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/5

7:55 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/8

4:29 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$167

RaleighNew York

RDU - JFK

RDUJFK

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/5

2:25 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

11:29 am-1:23 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

$172

RaleighNew York

RDU - JFK

RDUJFK

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/6

7:05 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/13

12:59 pm-5:52 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$182

RaleighNew York

RDU - JFK

RDUJFK

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/29

7:11 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

8:54 am-4:06 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$182

RaleighNew York

RDU - JFK

RDUJFK

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/5

7:11 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/19

8:50 am-3:02 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$182

RaleighNew York

RDU - JFK

RDUJFK

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/1

7:13 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 47m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/3

8:50 am-3:02 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$187

RaleighNew York

RDU - JFK

RDUJFK

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/4

7:55 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/8

4:29 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$187

RaleighNew York

RDU - JFK

RDUJFK

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/7

7:55 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/11

4:29 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$197

RaleighNew York

RDU - JFK

RDUJFK

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/22

2:55 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop5h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/30

8:49 am-10:52 am

Nonstop2h 03m

$207

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on April 17, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is 90 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $187). Flying from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 RDU to JFK?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 19, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated April 19, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport, such as Delta,JetBlue, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,422 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,422 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,422 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,946 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,422 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,617 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,422 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,987 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,422 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    For a flight from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl, you will be flying from Raleigh-Durham. Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is just 11.1 mi from the center of the city. Raleigh-Durham is the only Raleigh airport and it handles 52 outbound flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl per day. 4 airlines have flights to New York John F Kennedy Intl from Raleigh-Durham on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Delta fly from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in about 2h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Raleigh and New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is about 426 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport round-trip?

    Frontier, at $53, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and JetBlue. Frontier is currently priced 75% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $39. American Airlines flights start at $68 while deals on JetBlue start at $72 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport consider choosing Iberia (89%), Royal Air Maroc (88%) or China Southern (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport is $108. On average you can expect to pay $1,404. The most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - New York John F Kennedy Intl), can usually be booked for $137.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl 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 Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (average of $187). Flying from Raleigh to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 4 airlines flying from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$53Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$93Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$137Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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