Flights
Flights to Raleigh
Flying to Raleigh for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Raleigh, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 1,493 upcoming events in and around Raleigh (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Raleigh is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 9.6 miles away. For Durham Performing Arts Center, the nearest is RDU at 10 miles.
Airports serving Raleigh
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Raleigh, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) 9.6 mi (15 km) | Large | Nearest to Durham Performing Arts Center, Goodnights Comedy Club, Koka Booth Amphitheatre At Regency Park, Room 861 At Goodnights Comedy Club, Lenovo Center, Meymandi Concert Hall At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Durham Bulls Athletic Park and Gold Lounge. |
Nearest airport to each Raleigh venue
The busiest venues in and around Raleigh, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Performing Arts Center Hotels near Durham Performing Arts Center | RDU, 10 mi | GSO, 58 mi |
| Goodnights Comedy Club Hotels near Goodnights Comedy Club | RDU, 9.4 mi | — |
| Koka Booth Amphitheatre At Regency Park Hotels near Koka Booth Amphitheatre At Regency Park | RDU, 11 mi | — |
| Room 861 At Goodnights Comedy Club Hotels near Room 861 At Goodnights Comedy Club | RDU, 9.4 mi | — |
| Lenovo Center Hotels near Lenovo Center Airports near Lenovo Center | RDU, 6.3 mi | — |
| Meymandi Concert Hall At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts Hotels near Meymandi Concert Hall At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts | RDU, 11 mi | — |
| Durham Bulls Athletic Park Hotels near Durham Bulls Athletic Park | RDU, 10 mi | GSO, 58 mi |
| Gold Lounge Hotels near Gold Lounge | RDU, 11 mi | — |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | Lenovo Center | RDU, 6.3 mi | NHL arena airports |
Flying in for a Raleigh event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 340 events in and around Raleigh; 68% on Fri–Sun; 259 of the 332 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
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 TicketsBruce 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 TicketsJeffrey Keller
Room 861 At Goodnights Comedy Club, Raleigh, North Carolina
W.A.S.P. & KK's Priest
The Ritz - Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina
From about $45.00View TicketsGlaive
The Lincoln Theatre - Raleigh, Raleigh, North Carolina
From about $45.00View TicketsR&B Rewind Millennial Edition
Raleigh Memorial Auditorium At Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, North Carolina
From about $79.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Raleigh: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Durham Performing Arts Center it is RDU, 10 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How far is RDU from downtown Raleigh?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is 9.6 miles (15 km) from downtown Raleigh in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
What is the closest airport to Raleigh?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Raleigh, 9.6 miles away in a straight line.
How many airports serve Raleigh?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Which airport is best for Goodnights Comedy Club?
The closest airport to Goodnights Comedy Club is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 9.4 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is closest to the Carolina Hurricanes' home arena?
The Carolina Hurricanes play home games at Lenovo Center. The closest airport to Lenovo Center is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 6.3 miles away in a straight line.
Which airport is best for Durham Performing Arts Center?
The closest airport to Durham Performing Arts Center is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 10 miles away in a straight line; Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is 58 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
How many events are in Raleigh in the next 30 days?
340 in and around Raleigh in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 68% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 259 of the 332 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
