Akron to Raleigh/Durham (CAK–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
MX408
MX Breeze Airways
BCS3
6:37 AM
EDT
8:05 AM
EDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX409
MX Breeze Airways
BCS3
1:59 PM
EDT T1
3:27 PM
EDT
1h 28m
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
CLT Charlotte 3h 32m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DCA Washington 3h 54m AAAS AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago 4h 52m AAAVNZ AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
TPA Tampa 5h 11m MX AFDLEJA Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MCO Orlando 5h 45m MX AFDLEJA Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh/Durham flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 1m MX ADB6DL Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 22m MX DLWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Raleigh/Durham flights
RSW Fort Myers 15h 49m MX MX Fort Myers (RSW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
JAX Jacksonville 24h 34m G4MX MX Jacksonville (JAX) to Raleigh/Durham flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 24h 57m G4 EJAMX Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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Akron to Raleigh/Durham
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 377 mi 1h 28m nonstop

CAK–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 377 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CAK–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 3 BCS3 1h28 84%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (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, CAK to RDU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CAK to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
837
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
CAK → RDU
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
78%
Return
RDU → CAK
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAK delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Akron

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric CAK→RDU CLE→RDU PIT→RDU
Distance from CAK 40 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 6
Weekly flights 3 7 16
Flight time 1h 28m 1h 35m 1h 22m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of CAK 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 Akron.
CAK: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Akron, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
377 mi / 606 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m 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.

CAK–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Akron to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance377 mi / 606 km
Flight time1h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAK
IATA / ICAOCAK / KCAK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,228 ft / 374 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAK to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Akron Canton Regional Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 1h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 377 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CAK to RDU: Breeze Airways.
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 Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RDU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from RDU to CAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE, PIT and CMH. 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 CAK to RDU

Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CAK to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CAK to RDU is about 1 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 377 miles (606 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Columbus (CMH).