Travelling from Singapore to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Singapore to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Changi International Airport (SIN) and Seletar Airport (XSP) are the two main airports in Singapore.
The timezone in Durham is UTC-4, which is 12 hours behind Singapore. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Singapore to RDU. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Singapore
Changi International Airport (SIN)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Singapore to RDU that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Changi International Airport (SIN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between SIN and RDU include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
SIN is about 21 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Changi International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Singapore to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
68.95% of flights taking off from Changi International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
You can get to XSP from the centre of Singapore in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Seletar Airport the day before your Singapore to RDU flight:
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Reserve a hotel near RDU if you're catching a late flight from Singapore to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Grab a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are top outlets you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Singapore to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Durham is roughly 16 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Currently, R 11,113 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Singapore to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 21,482. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Singapore to RDU. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Singapore to Raleigh-Durham International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Singapore to RDU.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from Singapore to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Singapore to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
May is the quietest month for flights from Singapore to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Durham based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Singapore to RDU plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Durham to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Singapore to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in January when temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF).
More about Durham
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Durham right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Singapore to Raleigh-Durham International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and American Tobacco Historic District are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Durham itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you want to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Virginia Beach, about 274 kilometres north-east of Durham. Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach are key highlights.