Airport guide
Flying into Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)
Every venue below has RDU as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is a large airport 9.6 miles from downtown Raleigh in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 72 venues with 1,780 upcoming events (as of Sep 24, 2026); the closest is Raleigh Improv at 6.1 miles.
Venues nearest RDU
| Venue | City | From RDU | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Improv | Cary | 6.1 mi (9.8 km) | 3 | GSO, 61 mi | Hotels |
| Lenovo Center | Raleigh | 6.3 mi (10.2 km) | 82 | — | Hotels · Airports |
| Prestonwood Country Club | Cary | 6.4 mi (10.3 km) | 3 | — | Hotels |
| Cary Arts Center | Cary | 6.5 mi (10.5 km) | 18 | — | Hotels |
| WakeMed Soccer Park | Cary | 6.5 mi (10.5 km) | 6 | — | Hotels |
| Carter Finley Stadium | Raleigh | 6.7 mi (10.8 km) | 7 | — | Hotels |
| Governor James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex | Raleigh | 6.7 mi (10.8 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| North Carolina State Fairgrounds | Raleigh | 7.3 mi (11.7 km) | 7 | — | Hotels |
| NC Education Lottery Rand Grandstand at North Carolina State Fairgrounds | Raleigh | 7.3 mi (11.7 km) | 7 | — | Hotels |
| Jones Auditorium at Meredith College | Raleigh | 8 mi (12.8 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| James T. Valvano Arena at Reynolds Coliseum | Raleigh | 9.3 mi (14.9 km) | 30 | — | Hotels |
| O'Kelly-Riddick Stadium | Durham | 9.3 mi (15.0 km) | 4 | GSO, 59 mi | Hotels |
| Goodnights Comedy Club | Raleigh | 9.4 mi (15.2 km) | 115 | — | Hotels |
| Room 861 At Goodnights Comedy Club | Raleigh | 9.4 mi (15.2 km) | 93 | — | Hotels |
| The Rialto Theater - Raleigh | Raleigh | 9.5 mi (15.3 km) | 4 | — | Hotels |
| Hangout Bar and Grill | Cary | 9.7 mi (15.6 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| The Fruit - Durham | Durham | 9.9 mi (16.0 km) | 6 | GSO, 59 mi | Hotels |
| The Village Nightlife Complex | Raleigh | 10 mi (16.1 km) | 1 | — | Hotels |
| Enigma Night Club - Raleigh | Raleigh | 10 mi (16.3 km) | 2 | — | Hotels |
| Durham Performing Arts Center | Durham | 10 mi (16.5 km) | 170 | GSO, 58 mi | Hotels |
| The Ritz - Raleigh | Raleigh | 10 mi (16.5 km) | 40 | — | Hotels |
| Durham Bulls Athletic Park | Durham | 10 mi (16.6 km) | 75 | GSO, 58 mi | Hotels |
| The Pinhook | Durham | 10 mi (16.6 km) | 16 | GSO, 58 mi | Hotels |
| Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard | Raleigh | 10 mi (16.7 km) | 6 | — | Hotels |
| Ed Fitts Outdoor Amphitheater at The Acorn Center | Littleton | 62 mi (99.4 km) | 3 | — | Hotels |
And 47 more venues in Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, Selma, Cary and Carrboro.
Event weekends near RDU
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues RDU is the first airport for, counted Sep 24, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25–27 | 61 | Goodnights Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Oct 2–4 | 50 | Goodnights Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Oct 9–11 | 50 | Goodnights Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Oct 16–18 | 77 | Durham Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Oct 23–25 | 58 | Goodnights Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Oct 30–Nov 1 | 55 | Goodnights Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Nov 6–8 | 49 | Goodnights Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Nov 13–15 | 51 | Durham Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 53 | Goodnights Comedy Club | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 40 | Durham Performing Arts Center | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 60 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre At Regency Park | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 71 | Koka Booth Amphitheatre At Regency Park | Search this weekend |
Next events near RDU
North Carolina Symphony: Carlos Miguel Prieto - Mendelssohn Violin Concerto
Meymandi Concert Hall At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, North Carolina
From about $75.00View Tickets- From about $77.00View Tickets
Bruce Bruce
Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh, North Carolina
From about $70.00View TicketsDiva Royale Drag Queen Show
Gold Lounge, Raleigh, North Carolina
Raven Kennedy
Fletcher Opera Theater At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, North Carolina
From about $77.00View TicketsThe Adams Family Productions
Stewart Theater - Dunn, Dunn, North Carolina
From about $40.00View TicketsBuena Vista Social Club - Musical
Durham Performing Arts Center, Durham, North Carolina
From about $39.00View TicketsJeffrey Keller
Room 861 At Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh, North Carolina
1776 - The Musical
Temple Theatre - Sanford, Sanford, North Carolina
From about $79.00View TicketsThe Prom
Cary Arts Center, Cary, North Carolina
From about $55.00View Tickets
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When events near RDU happen
- 70% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 674 of 1,036 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities RDU serves
| City | Events | From RDU | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 708 | 9.6 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Durham | 400 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Cary | 136 | 6.7 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Fayetteville | 126 | 58 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Selma | 121 | 37 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Carrboro | 74 | 16 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Chapel Hill | 63 | 15 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Sanford | 58 | 35 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Goldsboro | 22 | 56 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Dunn | 14 | 41 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Saxapahaw | 10 | 30 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Southern Pines | 10 | 59 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
Home teams near RDU
- Carolina Hurricanes play at Lenovo Center (NHL arena airports).
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Frequently asked questions
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How far is RDU from downtown Raleigh?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 9.6 miles (15.4 km) from downtown Raleigh in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
How far is RDU from Durham Performing Arts Center?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 10 miles from Durham Performing Arts Center in a straight line.
Which venues are closest to RDU?
Of the venues RDU is the first airport we list for, the closest are Raleigh Improv (6.1 miles), Lenovo Center (6.3 miles) and Prestonwood Country Club (6.4 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
Which teams play home games near RDU?
Carolina Hurricanes (Lenovo Center) play their home games at venues RDU is the first airport for.
How many events are near RDU in the next 12 weeks?
We list 675 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues RDU is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Oct 16, with 77. Counted as of Sep 24, 2026.
