Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to University Park Airport (SCE): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your RDU to SCE flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to University Park Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between RDU and SCE:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to University Park Airport (SCE)
P16,663 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to University Park Airport flight. A return flight starts from P21,076. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RDU to SCE if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to University Park Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to University Park Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU land on time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to University Park Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at University Park Airport (SCE)
Consider staying in a hotel near SCE if you're taking a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to University Park Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with an University Park Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Avis or Budget and discover more of State College and beyond.
Booking your ride from University Park Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from University Park Airport (SCE) to central State College
From University Park Airport, State College is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to University Park Airport (SCE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to University Park Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to State College in February.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to University Park Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in State College, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RDU to SCE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
State College is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 322 kilometres east of State College, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in United States, head for Philadelphia, about 241 kilometres east of State College. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among its highlights.
