Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Syracuse Airport (SYR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Syracuse Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to SYR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Breeze Airways is your gateway to discovering Syracuse (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Syracuse Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Breeze Airways.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Syracuse Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between RDU and SYR:
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Syracuse Airport (SYR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Syracuse Airport flight is R 1,053. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 3,150. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to SYR, reserve your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Syracuse Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from RDU to SYR.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Syracuse Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of all flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Syracuse Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Syracuse Airport (SYR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Syracuse Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SYR instead:
Pick up a Syracuse Airport rental car and discover Syracuse and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Syracuse Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to central Syracuse
You'll find SYR at City Hall.
From Syracuse Airport, Syracuse is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Syracuse Airport (SYR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Syracuse Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Syracuse in January.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Syracuse Airport for July if you want to go to Syracuse during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to SYR in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Syracuse, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 322 kilometres south-east to New York to tick off its must-visit sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Philadelphia is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 354 kilometres south of Syracuse. No trip is complete without dropping by Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
