{ "response": { "Key": "FLL-RDU", "orig": { "code": "FLL", "type": "airport", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida", "airport": "Hollywood Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "RDU", "type": "airport", "city": "Raleigh", "fullCity": "Raleigh, North Carolina", "airport": "Raleigh Durham Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh?", "answer": "A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Raleigh (RDU) typically takes about 2 hours 5 minutes. With one stop, total travel time often ranges from 4 to 6 hours, depending on the layover city." }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh?", "answer": "Yes, nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Raleigh–Durham (RDU) are available daily. JetBlue and Delta both operate daily nonstops, while Southwest flies the route five days a week (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Across all three carriers there are about 33 weekly nonstop flights, with departures spread from early morning through late evening.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service and weekly frequencies are summarized from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). Where available, on-time and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, and typical fares from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Raleigh?", "answer": "RDU offers several ground transportation options: taxis are available at both terminals with walk-up service, ride-hailing services (Uber/Lyft) pick up at designated zones outside baggage claim, and GoTriangle public bus routes 100 and RDU provide affordable transit to downtown Raleigh and the region. Rental cars from multiple agencies are on-site or a short shuttle away, and private shuttles, charters, and limousines are also available. Ride-hailing tends to be the most-used option for its convenience and availability, while the bus is the cheapest.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://rdu.com/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation - Raleigh-Durham International Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-25T20:46:41Z" }, { "url": "https://www.rdu.com/ground-transportation/taxis/", "title": "Taxis - Raleigh-Durham International Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-25T20:46:04Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh%E2%80%93Durham%20International%20Airport", "title": "Raleigh–Durham International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-26T04:10:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh-Durham_International_Airport", "title": "Raleigh–Durham International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-14T02:56:33Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-seeks-public-input-runway-project-proposal-raleigh-durham-airport", "title": "FAA Seeks Public Input on Runway Project Proposal at Raleigh-Durham Airport", "time_published": "2023-02-02T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh are September (average $190), August ($198), and April ($200), while the most expensive are June ($264), March ($237), and July ($231).", "methodology": "This 'good deal' estimate shows a representative best price for each departure date across roughly a 12-month window (about 3 months back and 9 months forward). It is built from real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, accumulated into a price history for each departure date. Rather than weighting all of that history equally, we apply exponential time decay so recent prices dominate — a price seen yesterday counts almost in full, one from about a month ago roughly a third, and prices from a few months back very little — giving a figure that tracks today's market instead of a stale long-run average. Clear price outliers are removed before any calculation, departure dates with no observations are filled in from nearby dates, and the resulting curve is lightly smoothed so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh?", "answer": "For the best fare from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh, book 2-5 weeks ahead, with the absolute cheapest prices around 20 days before departure at about $100. During summer and holiday periods, booking earlier within that window or slightly beyond it can help avoid higher last-minute fares, which climb sharply inside two weeks.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance is built from the same real flight prices found by Priceline users searching this route, re-grouped by how many days before departure each price was seen (from the departure day out to about 180 days ahead) across the route's price history. At each booking lead time we report the 25th-percentile price — the cheaper end of what travelers were quoted, rather than the rock-bottom minimum (which can be a fluke) or the average (which is pulled up by expensive last-minute fares). The buy-or-wait advice then applies a risk premium that grows as departure approaches, since seat availability shrinks and prices become less predictable; using that adjusted curve we flag windows where waiting is likely to save a meaningful amount (at least $20 or 5%) versus windows where booking now is the better call. Isolated single-day recommendations are filtered out, so the advice only reflects a window that holds for several days in a row.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh?", "answer": "Yes, JetBlue operates a daily nonstop red-eye from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh, departing at 9:50 PM. This flight is a late-evening departure, and on a route of this length it typically lands the same night rather than the next morning.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh are operated by JetBlue, Southwest, and Delta. JetBlue offers the most frequent service with 17 weekly flights and a median fare around $439, while Southwest flies 9 times per week on select days and Delta operates a daily flight with a median fare near $266.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Orlando. Atlanta offers the most frequent connections and efficient transfers, while Charlotte provides a compact, easy-to-navigate hub. Orlando serves as an alternative with competitive total travel times." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh?", "answer": "On‑time departures are generally consistent, but afternoon thunderstorms in Florida can cause delays. Booking early morning flights on carriers like Delta or Southwest often improves your chances of leaving on time." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Raleigh?", "answer": "April to May and September to October offer pleasant temperatures, lower humidity, and fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh?", "answer": "For this domestic U.S. flight, bring a Real ID-compliant driver's license or passport, a payment method for baggage fees, and any required health documents; no visa or passport validity rules apply." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Raleigh?", "answer": "Raleigh has one commercial airport: Raleigh‑Durham International Airport (RDU). It is located about 15 miles from downtown Raleigh and serves as the region's primary gateway with flights from most major US carriers." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, Broward County Transit Route 1 bus provides a direct, low-cost ride to the airport’s Rental Car Center. Tri‑Rail commuter trains serve the region, with free shuttle buses connecting the FLL terminals to the nearby station. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, are plentiful and offer the fastest door‑to‑terminal option, typically taking about 10–15 minutes. Driving and parking are straightforward via I‑595/I‑95, with on‑airport garages and economy lots available at moderate daily rates.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx", "title": "Transportation Public Transportation", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Flights/Pages/DomesticInternationalLocations.aspx", "title": "Flights/Airlines Domestic / International Destinations", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale-Hollywood_International_Airport", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-15T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Raleigh airport?", "answer": "Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) does not have an on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. Several nearby hotels offer complimentary shuttle service, including the Sheraton Imperial Hotel (4 miles away) and the Residence Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek. Shuttles pick up and drop off at the red zones outside both terminals.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/raleigh-durham-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Raleigh - Durham Airport Guide (RDU) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-05-29T21:57:03Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduac-residence-inn-raleigh-durham-airport-brier-creek/overview/", "title": "Extended Stay Raleigh Hotel | Residence Inn RDU Airport", "time_published": "2023-08-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduis-sheraton-imperial-hotel-raleigh-durham-airport-at-research-triangle-park/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Hotel with Airport Shuttle | Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport", "time_published": "2023-08-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh%E2%80%93Durham%20International%20Airport", "title": "Raleigh–Durham International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-26T04:10:45Z" }, { "url": "https://www.rdu.com/ground-transportation/hotel-shuttles/", "title": "Hotel Shuttles - Raleigh-Durham International Airport", "time_published": "2025-05-26T16:48:28Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rduis-sheraton-imperial-hotel-raleigh-durham-airport-at-research-triangle-park/overview/?EM=DNM_SHERATONRTP.COM", "title": "Hotel in Durham NC | Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Raleigh Durham Intl Airport?", "answer": "Raleigh-Durham International Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals under the network name 'RDU Free WiFi'. A foreign currency exchange is located in Terminal 2, within the pre-security ticketing area. Prayer rooms or chapels are not mentioned among the listed amenities, so their availability is unclear.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://rdu.com/maps-and-directions/inside-rdu", "title": "Terminal Directory - Raleigh-Durham International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.rdu.com/wp-content/themes/rdu/images/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-05-02T17:05:38Z" }, { "url": "https://rdu.com/shops-and-restaurants/services-and-amenities", "title": "Services and Amenities - Raleigh-Durham International Airport", "time_published": "2026-01-30T13:58:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raleigh%E2%80%93Durham%20International%20Airport", "title": "Raleigh–Durham International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-26T04:10:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1357651607&title=Raleigh%E2%80%93Durham_International_Airport", "title": "Raleigh–Durham International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2003-07-14T02:56:33Z" }, { "url": "https://nfdc.faa.gov/nfdcApps/services/ajv5/airportDisplay.jsp?airportId=RDU", "title": "RALEIGH-DURHAM INTL", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh are operated by JetBlue, which uses the Airbus A320 and Airbus A220-200 on this route. The exact aircraft can vary by day, but these two Airbus narrowbody types are the most common for nonstop service. On connecting itineraries, a wider mix appears — including the Boeing 737 family (737-800, 737 MAX 8, 737-900, 737 MAX 9), additional Airbus A320-family jets, and regional types like the Embraer 175 and Canadair Regional Jet — with hubs in Charlotte, Newark, Baltimore, and New York. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available across these aircraft, though the specific offering depends on the airline and the individual plane.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh?", "answer": "Three airlines fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh: Delta (SkyTeam), Southwest, and JetBlue. Southwest and JetBlue are not in any global alliance, so SkyTeam is the only alliance with a nonstop presence on this route — other alliances may serve it via connections.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) has two main lounge options: a Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and the Escape Lounge – The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3. The Delta Sky Club is accessible to Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or American Express Platinum cardholders flying Delta, and offers a full bar and hot food buffet. The Escape Lounge accepts Priority Pass, American Express Platinum, and day pass purchases, with a bar, light meals, and runway views. These are the only widely recognized airline-branded or independent lounges at FLL; no United Club or Admirals Club exists here.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-xb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex XB", "time_published": "2026-05-04T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/ft-lauderdale-fl-intl", "title": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL Lounges - FLL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Lauderdale%E2%80%93Hollywood_International", "title": "Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T22:47:44Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh?", "answer": "For domestic flights like Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh, basic economy fares often restrict carry‑ons to a personal item only and charge for checked bags. Standard economy may include a carry‑on and personal item, but checked bags usually incur fees unless you have elite status or a co‑branded credit card." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh?", "answer": "On this domestic route, most flights offer Economy only, with no Premium Economy or flat-bed Business class." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }