Golf trips from Raleigh-Durham
Golf trips from Raleigh-Durham sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
Raleigh-Durham ranks tied for 28th of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (16 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: Raleigh-Durham on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from Raleigh-Durham
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst North Carolina | ~1.5 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Williamsburg Virginia | ~3.8 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Myrtle Beach South Carolina | ~4.1 hrs | $ Value | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| The Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia | ~4.9 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Charleston Charleston, South Carolina | ~5.5 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Kiawah Island South Carolina | ~6.4 hrs | $$$$ Luxury | 4–12, 12–24 |
| Hilton Head South Carolina | ~6.5 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee Greensboro, Georgia | ~7.2 hrs | $$$$ Luxury | 4–12, 12–24 |
| Sea Island St. Simons Island, Georgia | ~7.7 hrs | $$$$ Luxury | 4–12, 12–24 |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from Raleigh-Durham
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskoka $$ Moderate | RDU → YYZ then about 2 hrs drive | Year-round | Jazz Aviation LP | |
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | RDU → CLT then about 2 hrs (98 miles) drive | 1h 04m | Year-round | American, Delta, Lufthansa German Airlines, United |
| Nemacolin $$$$ Luxury | RDU → PIT then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 1h 22m | Year-round | Breeze, American, Southwest |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | RDU → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 26m | Year-round | Delta, Frontier, Southwest |
| Bethpage State Park $ Value | RDU → ISP then about 30 min drive | 1h 31m | Year-round | Breeze |
| Sea Island $$$$ Luxury | RDU → JAX then about 1 hr 15 min drive | 1h 34m | Year-round | Breeze, Southwest, Delta |
| Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass $$$$ Luxury | RDU → JAX then about 40 min drive | 1h 34m | Year-round | Breeze, Southwest, Delta |
| French Lick $$ Moderate | RDU → SDF then about 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 35m | Year-round | Breeze, Delta, American |
| Turning Stone $$ Moderate | RDU → SYR then about 35 min drive | 1h 41m | Year-round | Breeze, Frontier |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | RDU → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 1h 49m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, Frontier, Breeze |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | RDU → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 1h 51m | Year-round | Delta, Breeze, Southwest, Frontier |
| Cape Cod $$ Moderate | RDU → BOS then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 1h 55m | Year-round | Delta, JetBlue, Frontier, Lufthansa German Airlines |
| Houston $$ Moderate | RDU → IAH then about 25 min to The Woodlands, about 35 to 45 min to Memorial Park drive | 3h 00m | Year-round | United, Frontier, American, Spirit |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | RDU → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 3h 10m | Year-round | American, Frontier, Spirit |
| Texas Hill Country $$$ Premium | RDU → AUS then about 30 min to Barton Creek, about 1 hr to Horseshoe Bay drive | 3h 13m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, American |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | RDU → DEN then about 1 hr 30 min drive | 3h 50m | Year-round | United, Southwest, Frontier |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | RDU → DEN then about 2 hrs to Vail, about 1 hr 30 min to Keystone drive | 3h 50m | Year-round | United, Southwest, Frontier |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | RDU → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 3h 50m | Year-round | United, Southwest, Frontier |
| Park City & Salt Lake City $$ Moderate | RDU → SLC then about 45 min to Park City, about 1 hr to Midway drive | 4h 36m | Year-round | Delta |
| Scottsdale $$$ Premium | RDU → PHX then about 30 min drive | 4h 42m | Year-round | American, Southwest |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | RDU → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 4h 54m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, Frontier, Breeze |
| St. George $$ Moderate | RDU → LAS then about 2 hrs drive | 4h 54m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, Frontier, Breeze |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey $$$$ Luxury | RDU → SFO then about 2 hrs drive | 5h 48m | Year-round | United |
| Gamble Sands $$$ Premium | RDU → SEA then about 4 hrs drive | 5h 53m | Year-round | Alaska, Delta |
| Sand Valley $$$ Premium | RDU → MSN then about 2 hrs drive | 2h 35m | Seasonal: May–Jul | Breeze, American, United |
Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, T-100 Segment (all carriers), 2025-08 to 2026-07. Nonstop = at least 6 flights a month each way in at least 2 months. Flight time is average gate-to-gate. Schedules change, so confirm on Google Flights.
FAQ
What golf destinations can you fly nonstop to from Raleigh-Durham?
From RDU, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving Muskoka, Pinehurst, Nemacolin, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Bethpage State Park, Sea Island, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, French Lick, Turning Stone, Orlando, Streamsong, Cape Cod, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Texas Hill Country, The Broadmoor, Vail Valley & Summit County, Nebraska Sand Hills, Park City & Salt Lake City, Scottsdale, Las Vegas, St. George, Pebble Beach & Monterey, Gamble Sands, Sand Valley during 2025-08 to 2026-07 (U.S. DOT data). Seasonal routes are noted on this page.
What is the best golf weekend trip from Raleigh-Durham?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: Pinehurst (~1.5 hrs), Williamsburg (~3.8 hrs), Myrtle Beach (~4.1 hrs). Short nonstop flights: Pinehurst, Nemacolin, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Bethpage State Park.
How current is this flight data?
It comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025-08 to 2026-07. Airlines add and cut routes often, especially seasonal ones, so check current schedules on Google Flights before you book.