Flying from Aguascalientes Airport (AGU) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, making Durham one hour ahead of Aguascalientes.
Leave plenty of time to catch your AGU to RDU flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Aguascalientes Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is a popular stopover on the AGU to RDU route.
Handy information about Aguascalientes Airport (AGU)
Aguascalientes Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from AGU make it to their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
Aguascalientes Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Aguascalientes. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the hassle out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for a place to stay before your flight from Aguascalientes Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, check out Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Aguascalientes Aeropuerto. It's a short ride from AGU.
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you're coming in on a late Aguascalientes Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near RDU:
Pick up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Aguascalientes Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Durham. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Aguascalientes Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you want to go to Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from AGU to RDU sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Charlotte is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you want to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Baltimore, roughly 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are highlights.