Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
The timezone in Auckland is UTC+13, which is 17 hours ahead of Durham.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your RDU to AKL flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Auckland Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between RDU and AKL:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
Rs115,693 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs217,538. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to AKL if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RDU to AKL by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Auckland Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from RDU land on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near AKL instead:
Grab an Auckland Airport rental car and discover Auckland and beyond with your own wheels. Auto-Union, Yes rentals and Bargain Rental Cars are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Auckland Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport to central Auckland has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Auckland Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Auckland based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to AKL in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Auckland, now it's time to explore other parts of New Zealand. Journey about 499 kilometres south to Wellington to check off its top attractions. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, your itinerary will be busy.
Manukau City is another sought-after destination in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No journey is complete without a visit to Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
