Travelling from Salvador Airport (SSA) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The timezone in Durham is UTC-5, which is two hours behind Salvador.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your SSA to RDU flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as December? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to look at all your options for tickets from Salvador Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is a popular stopover on the SSA to RDU route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salvador Airport (SSA) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Salvador Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight is Rs151,576. A return ticket is currently Rs259,256. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SSA to RDU if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Salvador Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from SSA to RDU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Salvador Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about Salvador Airport (SSA)
Salvador Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SSA make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Salvador Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Salvador. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SSA? If you're catching an early flight from Salvador Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you're getting in on a late Salvador Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near RDU:
Travel at your own speed with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and discover more of Durham and beyond.
Booking your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh / Durham Airport, Durham is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The quietest month for a flight from Salvador Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Durham based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Salvador Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you want to explore Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SSA to RDU sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Durham is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
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.
