Abilene to Raleigh/Durham (ABI–RDU) — 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 9 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 41m AAASQR AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAH Houston 5h 47m UA F9NZUA Houston (IAH) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 44m AA AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DEN Denver 10h 50m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
SAT San Antonio ~5h 57m DL MX San Antonio (SAT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHL Philadelphia ~6h 31m AA AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago ~7h 5m AA AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MIA Miami ~7h 17m AA AAAMDL Miami (MIA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BNA Nashville ~26h 47m AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Abilene to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ABI to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
241
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
ABI → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
RDU → ABI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Abilene

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric ABI→RDU FTW→RDU ACT→RDU
Distance from ABI 138 mi 154 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights
Airports within 200 miles of ABI with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Abilene.
ABI: CDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Abilene, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

ABI–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abilene to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ABI
IATA / ICAOABI / KABI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,791 ft / 546 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ABI to RDU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Abilene.
Yes, return flights from RDU to ABI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FTW, ACT and DFW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Worth (FTW), Waco (ACT) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).