Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Acapulco International Airport (ACA): what you need to know
Acapulco's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Acapulco two hours behind Durham.
To ensure you get on your RDU to ACA flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Acapulco International Airport. Many travellers pass through George Bush Intercontinental Airport when flying between RDU and ACA.
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
Currently, £136 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Acapulco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £357. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from RDU to ACA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Acapulco International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from RDU to ACA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Acapulco International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from RDU.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 14 miles from central Durham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Acapulco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
If you're arriving on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Acapulco International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ACA:
Go where the road takes you with an Acapulco International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Thrifty and see more of Acapulco and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Acapulco International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Acapulco International Airport (ACA) to central Acapulco
From Acapulco International Airport, Acapulco is approximately 14 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
April is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Acapulco International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Acapulco in March.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Acapulco International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Acapulco, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to ACA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Mexico
You've visited Acapulco, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey about 180 miles north to Mexico City to tick off its top attractions. From Zocalo to Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 200 miles north of Acapulco, Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite stop in Mexico. Start your sightseeing at Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
