Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The timezone in Durham is UTC-5, which is 16 hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you catch your SYD to RDU flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between SYD and RDU:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight is R 10,194. A return plane ticket is currently R 16,518. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap tickets from SYD to RDU, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Sydney Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SYD to RDU.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney Airport, 66% land on schedule at their destination.
Sydney Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 15 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and find adventure across Durham and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Durham in March.
Before locking in your flight from Sydney Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to RDU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in the United States, head for Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are among its highlights.
