Gulfport to Raleigh/Durham (GPT–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 52m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 58m AA AABAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
TPA Tampa 4h 23m MX AFDLF9 Tampa (TPA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAH Houston 5h 18m ACCMNZ F9NZUA Houston (IAH) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 9m AAASGF AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MCO Orlando 12h 27m MX DLF9MX Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LAS Las Vegas 30h 49m MX DLEJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MSY New Orleans ~4h 2m MX New Orleans (MSY) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BNA Nashville ~4h 20m AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Gulfport to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 704 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

GPT–RDU had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 704 miles in 1h 45m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop GPT–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 1 67%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for GPT to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
470
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
GPT → RDU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
69%
Return
RDU → GPT
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. GPT delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Gulfport

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric GPT→RDU MSY→RDU PNS→RDU
Distance from GPT 77 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 5 2
Flight time 1h 45m 2h 6m 1h 53m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of GPT with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Gulfport.
GPT: CDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Gulfport, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
704 mi / 1,133 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m 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.

GPT–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Gulfport to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance704 mi / 1,133 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GPT
IATA / ICAOGPT / KGPT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GPT to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Gulfport Biloxi International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 704 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from GPT to RDU: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Tampa.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Gulfport.
Nearby alternatives include MSY, PNS and JAN. 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 GPT to RDU

Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

GPT to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GPT to RDU is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 704 miles (1,133 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Tampa. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY), Pensacola (PNS) and Jackson (JAN).