Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) is the only airport in Oxford.

Travelers from across the globe go through Raleigh–Durham Airport every day. Step off the plane, grab your luggage and you’ll be 48 kilometers from the center of Oxford.

Oxford is serviced by 13 airlines from 46 worldwide airports.

Most often, travelers fly with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways when going to Oxford. The largest number of these flights originate in New York, with American Airlines flying this route the most frequently.

With approximately 1,086 direct flights running each week, you’ll be hitting the runway in Oxford before you can say, “Are we there yet?”

Flights to Oxford departing from New York, Atlanta and Charlotte airports are in high demand.

If it’s New York you’re leaving behind, you’ll be in the sky for around 1 hour and 52 minutes before you touchdown in Oxford. Airport to airport from Washington typically takes 1 hour and 17 minutes and from Queens Village, the flight time is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

We’ve all come across those fortunate jet-setters who somehow pick up impossibly cheap fares every time they fly. Would you like to know how to do it for your Oxford vacation? Don’t wait until the very last minute to secure your flight. Also, look around online and compare your options. If your destination has a few airports, you may be able to score an excellent price by flying into a smaller terminal. And finally, don’t forget that it’s first in, best dressed. Know what a typical airfare costs and be ready to secure your seat as soon as you spot an unbeatable bargain. The sweetest deals never last long.

Depending on where you’re coming from, your journey to Oxford could be simple and straightforward or it could drag on forever. Here are some tips that will help you start your next great escape on the right foot.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• Traveling on a plane can be easy if you pack the right gear. First of all you’ll need basic toiletries, such as lip balm and hand cream, a fresh set of clothes and a magazine or two. Secondly, find room in your hand luggage for your phone and charger, your important medications and perhaps a quality neck pillow too. Lastly, be sure to take your passport, travel docs and some money.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don’t have sharp objects (like a pocket knife) lurking in one of the zippers of your carry-on luggage. Other prohibited items include explosive or flammable substances, like aerosols and matches, and liquids and gels in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• The main aim is to be as comfortable as you can. Don layers of breathable clothing and pack a sweater in case it gets cold in the cabin. Always go with flat, slightly roomy shoes as your feet may swell during the flight. Leave the stilettos and hiking boots in your checked luggage.
• Unfortunately, one risk of flying long-haul is developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a blood clotting condition caused by lengthy periods of inactivity. To prevent this, take every opportunity to wander around the cabin. Compression tights and socks are another great idea to help minimize this risk.

The answer is — be prepared. We’ve compiled some top tips for a fuss-free trip through airport security. Watch out Oxford, here you come:

• Airport security personnel first need to verify that you have a valid ID and travel documents before anything else. Have them within easy reach, ready for inspection.
• Time to strip down. Well sort of. Your belt, jacket, keys and other items in your pocket, like your headphones, will need to go through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process faster by removing them as your turn draws near.
• For just a few moments, you’ll have to unplug from the digital world. Your phone, tablet and any other electronic gadgets also need to be sent through the scanner.
• Any liquids or gels, such as perfume or hairspray, that you want to bring on board must be no greater than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). Also, they all must fit inside a quart-size (one liter), zip-lock bag.
• The right choice of footwear can save you several minutes. Boots and bulky shoes are often required to be removed and separately scanned. Slip-on sneakers usually aren’t.
• Sharp items such as knives and scissors are not allowed on board. They’ll be seized at security, so put them in your checked bags.