Flying from Sioux Falls Airport (FSD) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Durham is one hour ahead of Sioux Falls and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your FSD to RDU flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like May, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sioux Falls Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between FSD and RDU include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Handy information about Sioux Falls Airport (FSD)
You'll find FSD at 2801 Jaycee Lane.
Of all flights departing from Sioux Falls Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Sioux Falls to Sioux Falls Airport is approximately 10 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near FSD? If you're catching an early flight from Sioux Falls Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sioux Falls Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Durham's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport to central Durham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sioux Falls Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Durham in March.
Lock in your flight from Sioux Falls Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport for July if you want to explore Durham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from FSD to RDU in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Durham has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometers south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, consider Baltimore, about 418 kilometers north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are among the biggest draws.
