Charlotte to Raleigh/Durham (CLT–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CLT–RDU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 130 miles in approximately 0h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, IB | 105 | 321, 738, 7M8, B38M | 0h46-1h07 | Oneworld | BA, IB | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→RDU | USA→RDU | GSP→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 18 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 121 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 0h 59m | 0h 25m | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).
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.
CLT–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CLT to RDU
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 121 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to RDU is about 0 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 130 miles (209 km). There are approximately 121 weekly flights outbound and 126 return, totaling 247 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Coastal Carolina Regional, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA), Greenville/Greer/Spartanburg (GSP) and Greensboro (GSO).