Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Denver: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 22 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Denver.
Denver is 2 hours behind Durham, where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located. Denver operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
With 37 weekly flights between the two airports, Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Denver International Airport (DEN) is the busiest route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from RDU to DEN is with Southwest Airlines at 20:10.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from RDU to Denver.
If you're flying during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during vacation periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
You can catch a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Denver that arrives at Denver International Airport (DEN).
Top airlines that offer direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Denver include:
For a domestic flight within United States, you won't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another form of identification, like a driver's licence or ID card. Once you've booked flight tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Denver, make sure your ID is up to date.
RDU is around 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Denver
C$38 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Denver. Return flights start at C$100. These prices can change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from RDU to Denver, reserve your trip 9 months before the departure date.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Denver. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Denver International Airport (DEN) is around 40 kilometres from central Denver. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 34 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour and 31 minutes.
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Best time to go to Denver
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Denver. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Denver in April when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Denver for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 32ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from RDU to Denver in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 7ºC.
More about Denver
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Denver Art Museum, Union Station and Denver Botanic Gardens are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Denver itinerary.
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