Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Halifax International Airport (YHZ): what you need to know
Halifax is one hour ahead of Durham and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RDU to YHZ flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Halifax International Airport. Just uncheck '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 YHZ:
New York Newark Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
At the moment, R 1,978 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Halifax International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 4,744. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to YHZ, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Halifax International Airport.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Of all flights departing from Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Durham to Raleigh / Durham Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Halifax International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
If you have a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Halifax International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near YHZ:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Halifax International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Halifax's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Halifax International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Halifax International Airport (YHZ) to central Halifax
Halifax International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Halifax. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Halifax International Airport (YHZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Halifax International Airport is November, while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Halifax based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Halifax is August, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Halifax International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to YHZ around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Halifax has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. About 177 kilometres north-west of Halifax, a trip to Moncton will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Irishtown Nature Park, Centennial Park and Acadian Museum.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of Halifax, Sydney is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Membertou Heritage Park, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science.