Flying from Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Durham one hour ahead of Mexico City.
Take your pick of six weekly Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with Aeromexico is the earliest available. Aeromexico operates the latest service of the day at 09:10.
Your MEX to RDU flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Durham (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a breeze with Aeromexico. This popular carrier has direct flights from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Aeromexico has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Aeromexico is the most punctual carrier operating MEX to RDU flights. An exceptional 89.66% of its departures on this route land on time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between MEX and RDU:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Cancun Airport
Handy information about Mexico City Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Mexico City Juarez International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 84% of flights that take off from MEX land on time.
To reach Mexico City Juarez International Airport from central Mexico City, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MEX:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you're landing on a late Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these 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 well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Mexico City Juarez International Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEX to RDU sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.