Dulles to Raleigh/Durham (IAD–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
IAD–RDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 224 miles in approximately 1h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, ET, OS, SN | 48 | 320, 7M8, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h13-1h25 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, ET, OS, SN | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→RDU | DCA→RDU | BWI→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 118 | 66 | 37 |
| Flight time | 1h 18m | 1h 10m | 1h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
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.
IAD–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to RDU
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 118 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to RDU is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 224 miles (361 km). There are approximately 118 weekly flights outbound and 118 return, totaling 236 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).