Flying from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham is seven hours behind Jeddah and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your JED to RDU 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 like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between JED and RDU include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
690 € is currently the best price for a one-way King Abdulaziz International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 960 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JED to RDU. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Save time searching for cheap flights from JED to RDU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
81.7% of flights departing from King Abdulaziz International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of JED.
King Abdulaziz International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Jeddah. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near JED:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Reserve a hotel near RDU if you're taking a late King Abdulaziz International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Durham. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from King Abdulaziz International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JED to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Durham has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Baltimore is another well-known destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without seeing Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
