RDU Today
What This Means for You
Delay data is currently unavailable for RDU.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 84%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 48%. That is a 36-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is 66 miles away and running 100% today. If your route is available from both airports, GSO is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at RDU
American Airlines is the most reliable carrier at RDU with 63% on-time. SAS runs 21%. That is a 42-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
RDU Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Evening is a 36-point swing at RDU. The early morning block runs at 84%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (71% vs 74%). Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
RDU has been bouncing between 40% and 84%. Best day was May 17 at 84%. Worst was Jun 19 at 40%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how RDU runs.
About RDU Delays
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has averaged 71% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include GSO (Piedmont Triad International Airport) and ILM (Wilmington International Airport). When RDU is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Raleigh-Durham International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.