Chattanooga to Raleigh/Durham (CHA–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between CHA and RDU, connecting options are available through 40 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Chattanooga
| Metric | CHA→RDU | TYS→RDU | PDK→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CHA | – | 87 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 21m | 1h 27m |
Travel Essentials
CHA: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
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.
CHA–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CHA to RDU
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
CHA to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CHA to RDU ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 366 miles (589 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TYS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Atlanta (PDK) and Atlanta (ATL).