Travelling from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Hancock International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Syracuse and Durham share the same timezone, UTC-4.
Every week, there are three Hancock International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as early as possible, take the 14:25 Breeze Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 19:08 with Frontier Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SYR to RDU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetting into Durham (and then discovering more of United States!) is a snap with Frontier Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Hancock International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Frontier Airlines.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hancock International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYR and RDU:
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
C$81 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Hancock International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$179. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SYR to RDU.
The cheapest month for flights from Hancock International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SYR to RDU.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Hancock International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about Hancock International Airport (SYR)
You'll find SYR at City Hall.
When it comes to Hancock International Airport's on-time performance, 72.76% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Syracuse to Hancock International Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Hancock International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider booking a hotel near RDU if you have a late Hancock International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and discover more of Durham and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Hancock International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Hancock International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SYR to RDU in January. Average temperatures are between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Durham, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to check off its leading sights. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another side of United States, head for Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion are key reasons to visit.
