RDU Today
Decent day. Departures at 72%, arrivals better at 91%. Early morning flights ran 20 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at RDU. 72% on-time. About 1 in 4 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 93%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 73%. That is a 20-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) is 66 miles away and running 84% today. If your route is available from both airports, GSO is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at RDU
Delta Air Lines is the most reliable carrier at RDU with 54% on-time. American Airlines runs 28%. That is a 26-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 20-point swing at RDU. The early morning block runs at 93%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 87%. Hit 40% around 12am, peaked at 100% around 6am. Currently at 72%, well below the morning numbers. A 60-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 81%, last week 80%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
RDU has been bouncing between 51% and 90%. Best day was Aug 25 at 90%. Worst was Jul 19 at 51%. The norm is 71-77%, which is just how RDU runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About RDU Delays
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 72% on-time departures and 91% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has averaged 81% 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.