Albany to Raleigh/Durham (ALB–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
MX855
MX Breeze
223
12:01 PM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX745
MX Breeze
223
12:13 PM
EDT
2:11 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX371
MX Breeze
BCS3
7:55 PM
EDT
9:57 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX854
MX Breeze
223
9:40 AM
EDT T1
11:21 AM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX744
MX Breeze
223
9:48 AM
EDT T1
11:33 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX370
MX Breeze
BCS3
4:48 PM
EDT T1
6:29 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Albany to Raleigh/Durham
2 carriers, 5 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 544 mi 1h 58m nonstop 39 1-stop hubs

ALB–RDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 544 miles in approximately 1h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALB–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 5 223, BCS3 1h58-2h02 100%
AA American Airlines 1 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (5 flights/wk, 83%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 17%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ALB to RDU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,046
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
ALB → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
68%
Return
RDU → ALB
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Albany

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric ALB→RDU BDL→RDU HVN→RDU
Distance from ALB 80 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 2
Weekly flights 5 9 6
Flight time 1h 58m 1h 32m 1h 44m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ALB 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 Albany.
ALB: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
544 mi / 876 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m to 2h 2m.
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.

ALB–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance544 mi / 876 km
Flight time1h 58m to 2h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 1h 58m to 2h 2m. The route covers 544 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from ALB to RDU. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MMU, HPN, ROC, CLE, YUL, SDF, JFK, NAS, PIE, PBI, VRB, FMY, PGD, SRQ, APF, HYA, HOU, IAH, CUN, PHL, LAS, BWI, IAD, LGA, DCA, BNA, MIA, PVD, TPA, ATL, DTW, MCO, ORD, CLT, MDW, RSW, FLL, ISP and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RDU to ALB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BDL, HVN and HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ALB to RDU

Albany International Airport (ALB) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Breeze Airways. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALB to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALB to RDU ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes to 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 544 miles (876 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MMU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hartford (BDL), New Haven (HVN) and White Plains (HPN).