Travelling from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll catch your flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) and Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) are Mexico City's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 5 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
The timezone in Durham is UTC-4, which is two hours ahead of Mexico City. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham.
The most popular route is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). You can pick from 7 direct services every week. Aeromexico operates a 8:25am departure between MEX and RDU.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Mexico City to RDU. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're flying during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are available from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with Aeromexico. This top carrier operates departures from MEX.
Aeromexico is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MEX to RDU.
With a dependable 86.89% of services landing on schedule, Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier operating on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Mexico City to RDU. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these airports:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
MEX is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Benito Juarez International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX reach their destination on time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Break up your flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with a stop at Cancun International Airport (CUN). A major connection between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and RDU, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
NLU is around 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Relax before your Mexico City to RDU flight at a hotel close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can wake up and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to flight punctuality, Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.58%.
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Have a late flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near RDU and be in snooze mode sooner:
Pick up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are popular outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to the centre of Durham is about 16 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is Rs49,916. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs73,986. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from Mexico City to RDU by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for picking up cheap Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). July is when most people travel to Durham. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in May.
Lock in a Mexico City to RDU flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Durham to range from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January has temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Durham
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Durham:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Durham when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre followed by American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 193 kilometres west to Charlotte to check off its leading sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Durham, Virginia Beach is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.
