Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
If you want to break up your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the LIS - RDU route are:
Philadelphia International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Lisbon Portela Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is C$492. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,060. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap flight tickets from LIS to RDU. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flight tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from LIS to RDU. There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have fallen. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Lisbon Portela Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Lisbon. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 22 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 59 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to LIS:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you're on a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near RDU:
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the center of Durham. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 18 minutes.
Traveling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Durham. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from LIS to RDU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Durham
Once you've booked your flights from LIS to RDU, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Durham. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University and Duke University Chapel are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Durham must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center.
Complete your Durham trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Raleigh-Durham International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Durham.
