Atlantic City to Raleigh/Durham (ACY–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX2135
MX Mexicana
223
8:16 PM
EDT
9:35 PM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX2134
MX Mexicana
BCS3
4:05 PM
EDT T1
5:30 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
PIT Pittsburgh 3h 29m SY AAMX Pittsburgh (PIT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 45m AA AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
TPA Tampa 5h 12m NK AFDLF9 Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 43m G4 ADAFB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MCO Orlando 8h 42m NK DLF9MX Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BDL Hartford 18h 59m SY MX Hartford (BDL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PBI West Palm Beach 21h 25m NK MX West Palm Beach (PBI) to Raleigh/Durham flights
RSW Fort Myers 21h 45m NK MX Fort Myers (RSW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ILM Wilmington ~3h 30m MTN Wilmington (ILM) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BWI Baltimore ~3h 40m SY WN Baltimore (BWI) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Atlantic City to Raleigh/Durham
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 338 mi 1h 19m nonstop

ACY–RDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 338 miles in approximately 1h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ACY–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 223 1h19 100%
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX + SY (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ACY to RDU direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ACY to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
526
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
ACY → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
RDU → ACY
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ACY delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Atlantic City

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric ACY→RDU PHL→RDU ILG→RDU
Distance from ACY 46 mi 57 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 13 1
Weekly flights 2 98 1
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 25m 0h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ACY with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Raleigh/Durham is 0 hours the same as Atlantic City.
ACY: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlantic City, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
338 mi / 544 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m gate to gate.
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.

ACY–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlantic City to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance338 mi / 544 km
Flight time1h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ACY
IATA / ICAOACY / KACY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.0M
Elevation75 ft / 23 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ACY to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Atlantic City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 1h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 338 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ACY to RDU: Mexicana and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Tampa.
Yes, return flights from RDU to ACY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHL, ILG and TTN. 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.

Flights from ACY to RDU

Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana and Sun Country Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ACY to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ACY to RDU is about 1 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 338 miles (544 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Philadelphia and Tampa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Philadelphia (PHL), Wilmington (ILG) and Ewing Township (TTN).