Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Veracruz International Airport (VER): what you need to know
Veracruz's timezone is UTC-6, making Veracruz two hours behind Durham.
To ensure you get on your RDU to VER flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Veracruz International Airport. These are the top stopovers between RDU and VER:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Cancun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Veracruz International Airport (VER)
RM1,077 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Veracruz International Airport flight. Return flights start at RM2,063. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from RDU to VER. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Veracruz International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from RDU to VER by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Veracruz International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU arrive at their destination on time.
To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Veracruz International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at Veracruz International Airport (VER)
If you're landing on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Veracruz International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near VER:
Travel at your own speed with a Veracruz International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and see more of Veracruz and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Veracruz International Airport around three weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Veracruz International Airport (VER) to central Veracruz
From Veracruz International Airport, Veracruz is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Veracruz International Airport (VER)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Veracruz International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Veracruz in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Veracruz International Airport for May if you'd like to visit Veracruz during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to VER sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
Veracruz has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Mexico you should also see. Around 322 kilometres west of Veracruz, a visit to Mexico City will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Zocalo, Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Mexico, consider Ecatepec de Morelos, roughly 306 kilometres west of Veracruz. Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva are highlights.