Cleveland to Raleigh/Durham (CLE–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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F93074
F9 Frontier
32N
8:45 AM
EDT
10:16 AM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93073
F9 Frontier
A20N
6:09 PM
EDT T2
7:54 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Cleveland to Raleigh/Durham
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 416 mi 1h 31m nonstop 63 1-stop hubs

CLE–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Frontier leads the route. The flight covers 416 miles in approximately 1h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLE–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 7 32N 1h31 60%
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (7 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, CLE to RDU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLE to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,030
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
CLE → RDU
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
80%
Return
RDU → CLE
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Cleveland

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric CLE→RDU CAK→RDU DTW→RDU
Distance from CLE 40 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 7 4 54
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 24m 1h 39m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of CLE 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 Cleveland.
CLE: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
416 mi / 670 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m.
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.

CLE–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cleveland to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance416 mi / 670 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLE to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 1h 31m. The route covers 416 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Frontier.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CLE to RDU. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PIT, CAK, GVL, TEB, LUK, SDF, CMH, PNE, PDK, SAV, MKE, IND, HPN, FOE, MCI, SSI, BDL, MEM, UST, APF, NAS, MSY, OPF, FMY, JAX, HOU, GCM, PUJ, SNA, CUN, FLL, DCA, CLT, BWI, IAD, BOS, BNA, ATL, MSP, PHL, MCO, DFW, SLC, ORD, STL, PHX, MIA, DTW, EWR, RSW, TPA, JFK, LGA, PBI, MDW, YYZ, IAH, DEN, SEA, SFO, LAS, SRQ and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RDU to CLE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAK, DTW and PIT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CLE to RDU

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CLE to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLE to RDU ranges from 1 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 416 miles (670 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PIT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Akron (CAK), Detroit (DTW) and Pittsburgh (PIT).