Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Oakland is three hours behind Durham and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your RDU to OAK flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RDU and OAK include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Denver International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near OAK instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and chase adventure across Oakland and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Oakland based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport for September if you'd like to explore Oakland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to OAK in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Oakland. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
San Francisco is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 13 kilometres west of Oakland. No journey is complete without a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.