Cincinnati to Raleigh/Durham (LUK–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Cincinnati to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 381 mi 1h nonstop 25 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LUK and RDU, connecting options are available through 25 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LUK to RDU.
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One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
64
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
LUK → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
RDU → LUK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
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 Cincinnati

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric LUK→RDU CVG→RDU SDF→RDU
Distance from LUK 14 mi 96 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 7 2
Flight time 1h 1h 25m 1h 23m
Airports within 200 miles of LUK 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 Cincinnati.
LUK: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
381 mi / 612 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.
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.

LUK–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance381 mi / 612 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: LUK
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LUK to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 381 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from LUK to RDU. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORF, CLT, CMH, IAD, IND, PDK, BWI, MKE, PHL, PIE, PVD, BOS, MSP, SRQ, AUS, HOU, GCM, DAL, DFW, PHX, SLC, LAS, SFO, BNA and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RDU to LUK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CVG, SDF and CMH. 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 LUK to RDU

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LUK to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LUK to RDU ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 381 miles (612 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cincinnati / Covington (CVG), Louisville (SDF) and Columbus (CMH).