Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport (TGZ): what you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to TGZ 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 like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you'd love to visit another city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Cancun Airport is a well-known stop between RDU and TGZ.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport (TGZ)
At the moment, R 3,884 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 7,102. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from RDU to TGZ, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from RDU to TGZ.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport (TGZ)
Once your Raleigh / Durham Airport to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport flight has touched down, kick back and relax at a nearby hotel. Hotel Aeropuerto Tuxtla Gutierrez Ernesto Garcia is a convenient option that's not too far from TGZ.
Pick up a Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport rental car and explore Tuxtla Gutierrez and beyond with your own set of wheels. America, MEX and Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport (TGZ) to central Tuxtla Gutierrez
Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Tuxtla Gutierrez. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport (TGZ)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport. September is the most popular month to head to Tuxtla Gutierrez. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport, consider the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Tuxtla Gutierrez, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to TGZ around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Tuxtla Gutierrez, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Travel about 418 kilometres north-west to Veracruz to tick off its leading sights. From Veracruz Cathedral to San Juan de Ulúa and Malecón Veracruz Puerto, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Villahermosa is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 137 kilometres north of Tuxtla Gutierrez. No trip is complete without a visit to Tamoanchan, Catedral del Senor de Tabasco and Plaza de Armas.
