Flying from Syracuse Airport (SYR) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Syracuse Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 45 minutes.
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Syracuse.
Your SYR to RDU flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Breeze Airways is your gateway to exploring Durham (and maybe even some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Syracuse Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport offered by this carrier.
Breeze Airways is the top choice for travellers on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Syracuse Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYR and RDU:
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Syracuse Airport (SYR)
SYR is located at City Hall.
71% of flights taking off from Syracuse Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Syracuse Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Syracuse. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Syracuse Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Book a hotel close to RDU if you have a late Syracuse Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Durham's main sights.
Reserving your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Syracuse Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Durham. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Syracuse Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYR to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
