Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Roatan Airport (RTB): what you need to know
Roatan is two hours behind Durham and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your RDU to RTB flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roatan Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between RDU and RTB:
Miami International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Roatan Airport (RTB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roatan Airport flight is RM1,390. A round-trip fare is currently RM2,292. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to RTB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roatan Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RDU to RTB.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roatan Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roatan Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to RDU:
Arriving at Roatan Airport (RTB)
Book a hotel close to RTB if you're catching a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roatan Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Roatan Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sersa Rent a Car, Alamo or Avis and chase adventure across Roatan and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, reserve your ride from Roatan Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Roatan Airport (RTB) to central Roatan
Roatan Airport to central Roatan has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 2 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Roatan Airport (RTB)
March is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roatan Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Roatan in February.
The warmest month in Roatan is September, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roatan Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to RTB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Honduras
You've seen Roatan, now it's time to explore other corners of Honduras. Travel around 257 kilometres south to Tegucigalpa to check off its popular sights. From El picacho to Museum for National Identity and Parque La Leona, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
San Pedro Sula is another essential stop in Honduras and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Roatan. No trip is complete without seeing Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Parque Altamira and Campo de Futbol Las Mercedes.
