Raleigh/Durham to Ciudad Madero (RDU–TAM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
IAH Houston 6h 15m F9NHNZ ACUA Houston (IAH) to Ciudad Madero flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 12m AAASCX AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ciudad Madero flights
MEX Mexico City 7h 20m AM AMKLLA Mexico City (MEX) to Ciudad Madero flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Raleigh/Durham to Ciudad Madero
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and TAM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to TAM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
226
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → TAM
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
TAM → RDU
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ciudad Madero is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · TAM: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 4:00 PM in Ciudad Madero.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

RDU–TAM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Ciudad Madero route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: TAM
IATA / ICAOTAM / MMTM
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Elevation80 ft / 24 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to TAM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Mexico City Benito Juárez.
Ciudad Madero is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from TAM to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.