Travelling from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The timezone in Durham is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Reno.
Your RNO to RDU flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RNO and RDU:
Denver International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
At the moment, R 2,948 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,025. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RNO to RDU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
You'll find RNO at 2001 East Plumb Lane.
Reno/Tahoe International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83.01% of flights that depart RNO reach their destination without delay.
Central Reno to Reno/Tahoe International Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near RNO:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you're getting in on a late Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near RDU:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Durham's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Durham. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Durham in May.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Reno/Tahoe International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RNO to RDU sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Durham is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
Baltimore is another well-known destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without seeing Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
