Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Narita International Airport (NRT): what you need to know
Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
Your RDU to NRT flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Narita International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and NRT:
Logan International Airport
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Narita International Airport flight is Rs103,398. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs189,112. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RDU to NRT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Narita International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RDU to NRT.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Narita International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Narita International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Narita International Airport (NRT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Narita International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near NRT instead:
Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Narita International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Narita International Airport to the centre of Tokyo has a drive time of around 1 hour. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.
When to fly to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Narita International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Tokyo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Narita International Airport for August if you want to go to Tokyo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to NRT in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 15ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of Japan
Yokohama is just one of the many cities in Japan waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tokyo. Around 31 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Osaka is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without a visit to Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.