Flying from Beijing to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Beijing has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) flying out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Durham is 12 hours behind Beijing. Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Beijing to RDU, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Beijing to RDU. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
PEK is about 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these options between Daxing International Airport and RDU:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Driving from central Beijing to PKX typically takes 1 hour and 3 minutes, depending on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Beijing to RDU? Kick back in a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your break officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider booking a hotel near RDU if you're catching a late flight from Beijing to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 18 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Book a one-way ticket from Beijing to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from C$887 or travel return from just C$1,925. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
To get your hands on flight tickets from Beijing to RDU, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting flight tickets from Beijing to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Beijing to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Durham. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Beijing to RDU for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Durham to range from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Raleigh-Durham International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Durham
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Durham right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Raleigh-Durham International Airport:
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and Duke University Chapel are a couple of big attractions to add to your Durham itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre.
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