Travelling from University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
State College and Durham are both in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Leave enough time to catch your SCE to RDU flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from University Park Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SCE and RDU:
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from University Park Airport (SCE) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way University Park Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight is ج.م. 13,872. A return ticket right now is ج.م. 11,868. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from SCE to RDU, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from University Park Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
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Handy information about University Park Airport (SCE)
When it comes to University Park Airport's on-time performance, data shows 67.63% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central State College to University Park Airport is around 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 30 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SCE? If you've booked an early flight from University Park Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RDU if you're taking a late University Park Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and see more of Durham and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to the centre of Durham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from University Park Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Durham. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from University Park Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SCE to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 13ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its leading attractions. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another great destination in United States, head for Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion are highlights.
