Travelling from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham is three hours ahead of Palm Springs and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your PSP to RDU flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Palm Springs International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PSP and RDU:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Handy information about Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
PSP's address is 3400 East Tahquitz-Canyon Way.
82% of flights departing from Palm Springs International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from PSP.
Central Palm Springs to Palm Springs International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to PSP? If you're catching an early flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Consider booking a hotel close to RDU if you're on a late Palm Springs International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and discover more of Durham and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh / Durham Airport, Durham is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Palm Springs International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Durham in March.
Before locking in your flight from Palm Springs International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PSP to RDU around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
