Flying from Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Explore your options for heading out from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Take a direct Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 8 hours 55 minutes.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is five hours behind Paris.
The busiest route is from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). There are 6 direct services every week. Air France operates a 1:10pm departure between CDG and RDU.
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 catch your flight from Paris to RDU.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) take off from this terminal.
When jetting out of CDG, you can catch a direct flight from Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with Air France.
Air France ranks first in bookings for flights from CDG to RDU.
Among carriers operating on this route, Air France has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to RDU. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, 61.46% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is one of the main options between Paris Orly Airport and RDU.
With public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in about 55 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Paris to RDU flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.56%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
BVA is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from BVA arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 66.39% of the time.
The address of Beauvais-Tille Airport is Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Have a late flight from Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near RDU and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Durham's main sights.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Central Durham is around 16 kilometres from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is 281 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 490 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book one month before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Paris to RDU.
The best month for landing cheap Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to go to Durham. July is when most people book flights from Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Paris to RDU plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Durham
After booking your flight from Paris to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Durham:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Durham itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Durham, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel around 193 kilometres west to Charlotte to check off its leading attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 274 kilometres north-east of Durham, Virginia Beach is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.