Travelling from Montego Bay Airport (MBJ) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Montego Bay Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Durham's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Montego Bay.
Your MBJ to RDU flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time like December? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Breeze Airways offers direct flights from Montego Bay Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Durham — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
Breeze Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 80.0% of services arriving as planned, Avelo Airlines is the most punctual carrier for MBJ to RDU flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Montego Bay Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between MBJ and RDU:
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Miami International Airport
Orlando International Airport
Handy information about Montego Bay Airport (MBJ)
Of all flights departing from Montego Bay Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Montego Bay to Montego Bay Airport is approximately 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near MBJ. Whether you have an early flight from Montego Bay Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Montego Bay Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and find adventure across Durham and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week in advance.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Montego Bay Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Durham in March.
Book your flight from Montego Bay Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you want to explore Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MBJ to RDU sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Durham, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel about 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its leading attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop 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.