Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Monterrey: what you need to know
Monterrey is 2 hours behind Durham, where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located. Monterrey operates on the UTC-6 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from RDU to Monterrey. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to find a flight from RDU to Monterrey with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
You won't need a visa for Mexico if you have a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before reserving your flight tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterrey, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Located around 23 kilometres from central Durham, RDU can be reached in about 18 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterrey? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to RDU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Monterrey
C$209 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterrey. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$476. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to Monterrey if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterrey.
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Airports in Monterrey
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to central Monterrey is approximately 31 kilometres. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterrey, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near MTY:
Best time to go to Monterrey
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterrey while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Monterrey, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterrey for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 22ºC to 37ºC.
Look for cheap flights from RDU to Monterrey in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC on average.
More about Monterrey
Start your Monterrey trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterrey, check out our range of hotels including:
Macroplaza and Parque Fundidora are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Monterrey itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Museo del Obispado.
Complete your Monterrey trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Monterrey and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare rates in one place to find the perfect set of wheels once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Monterrey.
