Boston to Raleigh/Durham (BOS–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BOS–RDU is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 612 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 150 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LA, LY, SK, VS | 37 | 319, E75, E75S | 1h56-2h20 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LA, LY, SK, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: EI, EY, FI, HA, JL, QR, TP | 31 | 223 | 2h05-2h08 | – | EI, EY, FI, HA, JL, QR, TP | |
| F9 Frontier | 6 | 321 | 2h12 | – | – | |
| WS WestJet | 6 | 319 | 2h09 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Boston
| Metric | BOS→RDU | BED→RDU | MHT→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BOS | – | 16 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 206 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 56m | 1h 44m | 2h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BOS: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.
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.
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.
BOS–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOS to RDU
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and WestJet. With 206 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BOS to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOS to RDU ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes to 2 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 612 miles (984 km). There are approximately 206 weekly flights outbound and 239 return, totaling 445 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
150 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 Bedford (BED), Manchester (MHT) and Providence/Warwick (PVD).