Travelling from Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know
Durham is 16 hours behind Melbourne. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to RDU. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to RDU departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 68% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away at a hotel near Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to RDU flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 80% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near RDU and get cosy, quick:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and venture far and wide through Durham and beyond.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, central Durham is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is ج.م. 34,420. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 54,798. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to RDU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Chase down a great fare on a flight from Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
November is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Visit Durham in September if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Melbourne to RDU plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Durham to range from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Durham
Start your Durham trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre, American Tobacco Campus District and Sarah P. Duke Gardens are must-visits when exploring Durham.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Journey about 193 kilometres west to Charlotte to tick off its top attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States and is around 274 kilometres northeast of Durham. No journey is complete without a visit to Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.
