Travelling from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The timezone in Durham is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Guadalajara.
Give yourself enough time to catch your GDL to RDU flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Guadalajara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between GDL and RDU include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Handy information about Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
Of all flights leaving Guadalajara Airport, 77% land on time at their destination.
To get to Guadalajara Airport from central Guadalajara, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near GDL? If you're boarding an early flight from Guadalajara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Consider staying in a hotel near RDU if you're on a late Guadalajara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Durham and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh / Durham Airport, Durham is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Guadalajara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Durham in March.
Book your flight from Guadalajara Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you'd like to visit Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GDL to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, consider Baltimore, about 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are among the biggest draws.