Flying from Sao Paulo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
Durham is two hours behind Sao Paulo. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Sao Paulo to RDU, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Sao Paulo to RDU with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between GRU and RDU include:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
71% of flights taking off from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport (CGH)
CGH is around 10 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. It takes 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport the day before your Sao Paulo to RDU flight:
Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport (VCP)
VCP is roughly 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay close to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Sao Paulo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight:
Flights that take off from VCP touch down at their destination on schedule 74% of the time.
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider staying in a hotel near RDU if you're catching a late flight from Sao Paulo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Sao Paulo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, central Durham is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Right now, 228 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 507 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Sao Paulo to RDU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Sao Paulo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Find a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Durham. June is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to RDU plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Sao Paulo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Durham
Once you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Durham:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Museum of Life and Science are essential stops on your 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 top sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of the United States, consider Virginia Beach, about 274 kilometres northeast of Durham. Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park are among its highlights.