Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
Calgary's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Calgary two hours behind Durham.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your RDU to YYC flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Calgary International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and YYC:
Denver International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Currently, RM602 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,425. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from RDU to YYC, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Calgary International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when jetting out of RDU.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Calgary International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YYC instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Calgary International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Calgary and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Calgary International Airport around four weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
The street address for YYC is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Calgary International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Calgary in February.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Calgary during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to YYC in December. Average temperatures are between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Calgary, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel about 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to tick off its must-visit sights. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.