Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada is three hours ahead of Durham and is in the UTC-1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your RDU to PDL flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between RDU and PDL include:
Logan International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight is £197. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £512. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to PDL, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price in every month when looking for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RDU to PDL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport reach their destination on time. Given its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of RDU.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
If you're getting in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PDL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar to explore Ponta Delgada and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport to the centre of Ponta Delgada has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Ponta Delgada. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport for August if you want to go to Ponta Delgada during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to PDL in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of Portugal
Lagoa is just one of the many places in Portugal waiting to be explored once you've seen Ponta Delgada. Around 6 miles away to the east, check out popular attractions including Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Around 110 miles north-west of Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite stop in Portugal. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.
