Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham is seven hours behind Cape Town and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your CPT to RDU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like November, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between CPT and RDU:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight is $1,625. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,494. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CPT to RDU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Cape Town Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CPT to RDU.
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Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart CPT reach their destination on time.
To reach Cape Town Airport from central Cape Town, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near CPT. Whether you've booked an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you're coming in on a late Cape Town Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near RDU:
Grab a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are well-known companies to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Durham. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Durham in March.
When booking your flight from Cape Town Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CPT to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
