Flying from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, making Durham five hours behind Lisbon.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your LIS to RDU flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Lisbon Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LIS and RDU include:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Lisbon Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight is R 6,130. A return fare is currently R 11,811. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from LIS to RDU, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Lisbon Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Lisbon Airport (LIS)
56% of flights that depart Lisbon Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Lisbon Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to LIS? If you're catching an early flight from Lisbon Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you're coming in on a late Lisbon Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near RDU:
Pick up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are popular outlets you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before you set off.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Lisbon Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Durham. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Lisbon Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you'd like to explore Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LIS to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its popular sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.