Flying from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham is 13 hours behind Singapore and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Your SIN 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 for international travel.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Singapore Changi Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SIN and RDU include:
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
Handy information about Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Of the departures from Singapore Changi Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Singapore Changi Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near SIN:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Consider booking a hotel near RDU if you're on a late Singapore Changi Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car and explore Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh / Durham Airport, Durham is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Durham. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SIN to RDU around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Durham, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its top sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.