Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV): what you need to know
Durham and Havana are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Your RDU to HAV flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between RDU and HAV:
Tampa International Airport
Miami International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
₹ 30,974 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. Return flights start from ₹ 48,015. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to HAV. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from RDU to HAV.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
Book a hotel near HAV if you're on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to central Havana
Jose Marti International Airport to the centre of Havana has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Jose Marti International Airport (HAV)
August is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Havana in April.
The warmest month in Havana is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Jose Marti International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to HAV in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Cuba
Havana has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Cuba just waiting to be explored. About 499 kilometres east of Havana, a trip to Camaguey will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Cuba, consider Santa Clara, about 257 kilometres east of Havana. Che Guevara Mausoleum, Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado and Parque Leoncio Vidal are highlights.
