Flying from San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham is three hours ahead of San Jose and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SJC to RDU flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Jose International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SJC and RDU:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Chicago Midway Airport
Handy information about San Jose International Airport (SJC)
The address for SJC is 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
San Jose International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from SJC land at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Central San Jose to San Jose International Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Jose International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SJC:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Book a hotel close to RDU if you have a late San Jose International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and see more of Durham and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Jose International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from San Jose International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SJC to RDU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Durham, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its top attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
