Flying from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The timezone in Durham is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Oakland.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your OAK to RDU flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. These are the top stopovers between OAK and RDU:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Denver International Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
135 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. A return flight starts at 232 €. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OAK to RDU if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from OAK to RDU.
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Handy information about Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
OAK's address is 1 Airport Drive.
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart OAK reach their destination without delay.
To get to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport from central Oakland, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near OAK:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Book a hotel near RDU if you're catching a late Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Durham's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OAK to RDU sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Durham is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Baltimore is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without dropping by National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
