Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cibao International Airport (STI): what you need to know
Santiago's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Durham.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your RDU to STI flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cibao International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between RDU and STI include:
Miami International Airport
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Cibao International Airport (STI)
Right now, R 4,000 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cibao International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 8,144. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to STI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cibao International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from RDU to STI.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cibao International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from RDU.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cibao International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Cibao International Airport (STI)
Reserve a hotel near STI if you have a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cibao International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Cibao International Airport rental car and discover Santiago and beyond with your own wheels. America, Zezgo Rent a Car and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Cibao International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Cibao International Airport (STI) to central Santiago
Cibao International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central Santiago. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Cibao International Airport (STI)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cibao International Airport is May, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Santiago based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Santiago is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cibao International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to STI in January. Average temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
Santiago is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Dominican Republic waiting to be explored. Around 137 kilometres south-east of Santiago, a visit to Santo Domingo will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Alcazar de Colon, National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace.
Santo Domingo Este is another essential stop in Dominican Republic and is around 145 kilometres south-east of Santiago. No journey is complete without seeing Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place.
