Cheap Flights from Raleigh / Durham to Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo

Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY): what you need to know

• Monterrey is two hours behind Durham and is in the UTC-6 timezone.

• Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to MTY flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.

• During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.

• If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and MTY:

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport

  • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)

• At the moment, R 2,000 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,781. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

• Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to MTY if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird rates.

• Getting cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices throughout the month and score a great deal.

• Landing cheap flights from RDU to MTY is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.

• Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

• Raleigh-Durham International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU arrive at their destination on time.

• Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

• Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

• Need a convenient hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

  • DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh - Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park

  • Wingate by Wyndham Raleigh Durham / Airport

  • Hyatt House Raleigh/Rdu/Brier Creek

Arriving at Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)

• If you're getting in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near MTY:

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Monterrey Aeropuerto

  • Crowne Plaza Monterrey Aeropuerto

  • Ibis Monterrey Aeropuerto

• Travel at your own speed with a Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and chase adventure across Monterrey and beyond.

• Booking your ride from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport around three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to central Monterrey

• Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Monterrey. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.

• Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 45 minutes.

When to fly to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)

• July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Monterrey in April.

• The warmest month in Monterrey is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

• If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to MTY in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of Mexico

• Monterrey has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 402 kilometres south of Monterrey, a trip to San Luis Potosi will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Tangamanga Park I, Plaza de Aranzazu and Cathedral of San Luis Potosi.

• If you're looking to explore another major destination in Mexico, head for Aguascalientes, about 467 kilometres south-west of Monterrey. Templo de San Antonio, Museo Nacional de la Muerte and Jardin de San Marcos are the start of reasons to visit.