Daytona Beach to Raleigh/Durham (DAB–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX755
MX Breeze
223
12:09 PM
EDT
1:53 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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MX754
MX Breeze
223
9:43 AM
EDT T1
11:29 AM
EDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Daytona Beach to Raleigh/Durham
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 481 mi 1h 44m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

DAB–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 481 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAB–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 223 1h44
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 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, DAB to RDU direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAB to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
345
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
DAB → RDU
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
25%
Return
RDU → DAB
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
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 Daytona Beach

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric DAB→RDU MCO→RDU UST→RDU
Distance from DAB 54 mi 56 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 2 111 1
Flight time 1h 44m 1h 37m 1h 39m
Airports within 200 miles of DAB 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 Daytona Beach.
DAB: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Daytona Beach, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
481 mi / 774 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m.
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.

DAB–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Daytona Beach to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance481 mi / 774 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: DAB
IATA / ICAODAB / KDAB
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation34 ft / 10 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DAB to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Daytona Beach International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 1h 44m. The route covers 481 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from DAB to RDU. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PBI, GNV, SSI, PDK, TPA, MHH, PIT, PNS, SRQ, DCA, CAK, TEB, YYZ, TMB, LGA, PHX, JFK, BDL, ATL, CLT, BOS, HPN, PVD and HVN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RDU to DAB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MCO, UST and GNV. 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 DAB to RDU

Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAB to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAB to RDU ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 481 miles (774 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PBI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Orlando (MCO), St Augustine (UST) and Gainesville (GNV).