Chattanooga to Raleigh/Durham (CHA–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 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 14m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 48m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DTW Detroit 4h 24m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LGA New York 4h 56m CNSDL AAAFAM New York (LGA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago 5h 5m AAUA AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
EWR Newark 5h 30m UA AFDLLY Newark (EWR) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 1m AAQFQR AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 6h 19m G4 ADAFB6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAH Houston 6h 36m UA F9NZUA Houston (IAH) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DCA Washington 6h 54m AA AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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Chattanooga to Raleigh/Durham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
366 mi 1h 11m nonstop

CHA–RDU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHA to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
749
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
CHA → RDU
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
RDU → CHA
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
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 Chattanooga

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric CHA→RDU TYS→RDU PDK→RDU
Distance from CHA 87 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 4
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 11m 0h 54m 1h 2m
Airports within 200 miles of CHA 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 Chattanooga.
CHA: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
366 mi / 589 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 11m 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.

CHA–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chattanooga to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance366 mi / 589 km
Flight time1h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHA
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHA to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 1h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 366 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Yes, return flights from RDU to CHA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TYS, PDK and ATL. 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 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 is about 1 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 366 miles (589 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Knoxville/Maryville (TYS), Atlanta (PDK) and Atlanta (ATL).