Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD): what you need to know
Bordeaux's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Bordeaux six hours ahead of Durham.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to BOD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Bordeaux Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between RDU and BOD include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight is $504. A return fare is currently $1,083. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from RDU to BOD, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Bordeaux Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from RDU to BOD is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as fares go down.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Bordeaux Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of all flights leaving Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you have an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Bordeaux Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Bordeaux Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BOD instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Bordeaux Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Rentscape, Goldcar or OK Mobility and see more of Bordeaux and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bordeaux Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to central Bordeaux
Bordeaux Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Bordeaux. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
June is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Bordeaux Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Bordeaux in March.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Bordeaux Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Bordeaux, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to BOD in January. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) then.
Explore more of France
Bordeaux is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Bordeaux, a trip to Paris will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Seine River.
If you're ready to explore another side of France, head for Lyon, about 434 kilometres east of Bordeaux. Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon are among its highlights.
