Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL): what you need to know
New Delhi's timezone is UTC+5:30, making New Delhi nine hours 30 minutes 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'll have plenty of time to board your RDU to DEL flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RDU and DEL include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Currently, Rs154,337 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs269,650. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to DEL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RDU to DEL.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from RDU land on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DEL instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Indira Gandhi International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of New Delhi and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Indira Gandhi International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to central New Delhi
Indira Gandhi International Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of New Delhi. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit New Delhi. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport for May if you'd like to visit New Delhi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 43ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to DEL sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen New Delhi. Around 3 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Around 386 kilometres south-east of New Delhi, Kanpur is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.
