Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Cali Airport (CLO): what you need to know
Durham and Cali are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your RDU to CLO flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cali Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between RDU and CLO:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
Panama City Tocumen International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Cali Airport (CLO)
171 € is the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cali Airport flight. A return flight starts at 358 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from RDU to CLO. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cali Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to CLO.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cali Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to Raleigh / Durham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near RDU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cali Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cali Airport (CLO)
Stay within a short transfer of arrivals if you're getting in on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cali Airport flight. Hotel Real Elim International is one option close to CLO. Or check in and relax at Hotel Sin Escala before travelling to your final destination.
Hit the road running by picking up a Cali Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Localiza, Alamo or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Cali and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Cali Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Cali Airport (CLO)
January is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cali Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Cali in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Cali Airport for September if you'd like to explore Cali during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to CLO sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Colombia
Cali has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Colombia you should also see. Around 306 kilometres north-east of Cali, a trip to Bogota will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Teatro Colon Bogota, Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City and Museum of Contemporary Art of Bogota.
Medellin is another favourite destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometres north of Cali. No journey is complete without experiencing EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.