Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Roatan Airport (RTB): what you need to know
Roatan is one hour behind Durham and observes the UTC-6 timezone.
To ensure you get on your RDU to RTB flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Roatan Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between RDU and RTB:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Miami International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Roatan Airport (RTB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Roatan Airport flight is 272 €. A return fare right now is 528 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from RDU to RTB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Roatan Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from RDU to RTB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Roatan Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to Raleigh / Durham Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Raleigh / Durham Airport from central Durham, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Roatan Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Roatan Airport (RTB)
Book a hotel close to RTB if you have a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Roatan Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Roatan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sersa Rent a Car, Alamo or Avis and explore beyond Roatan's usual tourist stops.
Increase your chances of snagging the lowest price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Roatan Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart move.
When to fly to Roatan Airport (RTB)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Roatan Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Roatan. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Roatan is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Roatan Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to RTB in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Honduras
Tegucigalpa is just one of the many cities in Honduras waiting to be explored after you've seen Roatan. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Cuevas de arte rupestre, Saint Francis Church and Basilica of Our Lady of Suyapa.
Around 177 kilometres south-west of Roatan, San Pedro Sula is another favourite stop in Honduras. Start your sightseeing at Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Zizima Eco Water Park and Centro Cultural Sampedrano.
