Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Haneda Airport (HND): what you need to know
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 13 hours ahead of Durham.
Leave enough time to catch your RDU to HND flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Haneda Airport. These are the top stopovers between RDU and HND:
O'Hare International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Haneda Airport (HND)
Right now, £239 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Haneda Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £648. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to HND. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Haneda Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RDU to HND by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Haneda Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of RDU.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 14 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Haneda Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near RDU:
Arriving at Haneda Airport (HND)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Haneda Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Pick up a Haneda Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car and Times are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Haneda Airport about three weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Haneda Airport is roughly 10 miles from central Tokyo. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
When to fly to Haneda Airport (HND)
April is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Haneda Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Tokyo in February.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Haneda Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to HND in February. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Japan you should also see. Around 19 miles south-west of Tokyo, a visit to Yokohama will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Japan, consider Osaka, about 250 miles west of Tokyo. Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan are among the biggest draws.