Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO): what you need to know
Quito's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Durham.
To ensure you catch your RDU to UIO flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between RDU and UIO:
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of the flights that depart from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% land on time at their destination.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
Consider booking a hotel near UIO if you're taking a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport rental car and explore Quito and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nazcar Rent a Car and Goldcar are top providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport (UIO)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Quito. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Quito is August, with the temperature ranging between 7ºC and 19ºC. Lock in your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mariscal Sucre Quito International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to UIO in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 18ºC on average.
Explore more of Ecuador
Guayaquil is just one of the many cities in Ecuador waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Quito. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Amazon Rainforest, Crystal Palace and Malecon 2000.
Around 306 kilometres south of Quito, Cuenca is another favourite stop in Ecuador. Experience major highlights starting with Inca Ruins, New Cathedral (Catedral de la Immaculada) and Old Cathedral of Cuenca.