Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA): what you need to know
Guatemala City's timezone is UTC-6, making Guatemala City one hour behind Durham.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your RDU to GUA flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guatemala City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between RDU and GUA include:
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight is Rs45,146. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs83,986. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from RDU to GUA, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guatemala City Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to GUA.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guatemala City Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of all flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guatemala City Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
Book a hotel near GUA if you're catching a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guatemala City Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Guatemala City Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or Avis and explore beyond Guatemala City's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Guatemala City Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Guatemala City Airport (GUA) to central Guatemala City
Guatemala City Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Guatemala City. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Guatemala City Airport (GUA)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guatemala City Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Guatemala City based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Guatemala City Airport for April if you want to visit Guatemala City during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC and 28ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to GUA in January. Temperatures average between 11ºC and 26ºC then.
Explore more of Guatemala
Guatemala City is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Guatemala you should also see. About 11 kilometres west of Guatemala City, a visit to Mixco will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Las Guacamayas Ecological Park, Panorama San Cristobal Park and Senderos de Alux de San Lucas Sacatepéquez Ecological Park.
Around 14 kilometres south-west of Guatemala City, Villa Nueva is another essential stop in Guatemala. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Teleferico de Amatitlan, Municipal La Cerra Regional Park and Naciones Unidas National Park.
