Mesa to Raleigh/Durham (AZA–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
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 26h 57m G4 DL Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MEM Memphis ~6h 4m AAMX Memphis (MEM) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LAS Las Vegas ~6h 57m G4 DLEJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MSP Minneapolis ~7h 1m SY DLKEKL Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham flights
SNA Santa Ana ~7h 19m G4 MX Santa Ana (SNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MLI Moline ~7h 21m G4 AA Moline (MLI) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MIA Miami ~7h 55m AAAMDL Miami (MIA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IND Indianapolis ~9h 34m DL Indianapolis (IND) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PTY Tocumen ~11h 28m CM Tocumen (PTY) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Mesa to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AZA to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
493
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
AZA → RDU
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
RDU → AZA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
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 Mesa

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric AZA→RDU PHX→RDU TUS→RDU
Distance from AZA 22 mi 92 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1
Weekly flights 29
Airports within 200 miles of AZA with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Raleigh/Durham is 3 hours ahead of Mesa.
AZA: MST · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mesa, it's 9:00 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.

AZA–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mesa to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AZA
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AZA to RDU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
Raleigh/Durham is 3 hours ahead of Mesa.
Yes, return flights from RDU to AZA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHX and TUS. 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 Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX) and Tucson (TUS).