Travelling from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
A direct flight from Cancun International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport takes on average 2 hours 58 minutes. The timezone in Durham is UTC-4, which makes it 1 hour ahead of Cancun.
Flights from Cancun International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport start from 07:00 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is the 14:40 service with JetBlue Airways. Overall, there are 2 services every week between CUN and RDU.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good general rule for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Cancun International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. Here are the top stopovers between CUN and RDU:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Miami International Airport
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Cancun International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Handy information about Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Cancun International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Cancun. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Want a convenient hotel near CUN? If you've booked an early flight from Cancun International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
More about Durham
After locking in your flights from CUN to RDU, you'll need to find a place to stay in Durham. Make one of these options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and Duke University Chapel are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Durham itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Durham. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 18 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Complete your Durham trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks than just comparing flights. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, explore our great car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Durham stay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cancun International Airport (CUN) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
$192 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Cancun International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. A return flight starts at $401. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To get cheap tickets from CUN to RDU, book your trip 9 months ahead of the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Cancun International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from CUN to RDU. There's no need to search every day to see if prices have fallen. We'll let you know when there's a change in price.
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When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cancun International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Durham in May.
Book your flight from Cancun International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CUN to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC and 13ºC then.