Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham is five hours behind Zurich and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your ZRH to RDU flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Zurich Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight is Rs110,791. A return plane ticket right now is Rs183,819. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from ZRH to RDU, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your flight from Zurich Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ZRH to RDU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Zurich Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Zurich Airport, 69.02% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near ZRH:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Zurich Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and see more of Durham and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Durham has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Durham. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ZRH to RDU sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done Durham, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel about 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its leading sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Baltimore is another favourite destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without experiencing Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
