Flying from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Mexico City. Explore your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU) when booking your flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Approximately 4 hours 11 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
The timezone in Durham is UTC-4, which is 2 hours ahead of Mexico City. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham.
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the most popular route. There are 8 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Aeromexico at 09:05. Opt for the first MEX to RDU departure with Aeromexico at 08:55 if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Mexico City to RDU.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) operate out of this terminal.
When taking off from MEX, you can catch a direct flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with Aeromexico.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from Mexico City to RDU that includes a stopover. To see your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MEX and RDU include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
The distance from central Mexico City to MEX is about 8 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Benito Juarez International Airport:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)? Browse the fares leaving from Santa Lucia Air Force Base (NLU).
From NLU, direct flights from Mexico City to RDU can be booked with Aeromexico.
Maximise your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, here's where you can stop between Santa Lucia Air Force Base and RDU:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
NLU is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 46 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your flight from Mexico City to RDU is much easier when you stay near Santa Lucia Air Force Base. Think about booking a room at Verticca Hotel the night before flying out.
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near RDU:
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Durham. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 18 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
$346 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Return flights start from $702. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
Get flight tickets from Mexico City to RDU by booking 9 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know right away if the price has dropped. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time searching for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to RDU every day.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
May is the quietest time to fly to Durham. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Durham. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Mexico City to RDU sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 13ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
More about Durham
Once you've booked your flight from Mexico City to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Durham:
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and Duke University Chapel are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Durham itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre.
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