Memphis to Raleigh/Durham (MEM–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX541
MX Breeze
BCS3
11:27 AM
CDT
2:29 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX540
MX Breeze
BCS3
9:47 AM
EDT T1
10:47 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Memphis to Raleigh/Durham
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 632 mi 2h 2m nonstop +1h ahead 57 1-stop hubs

MEM–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 632 miles in approximately 2h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MEM–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 BCS3 2h02 0%
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 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, MEM to RDU direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
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 MEM to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,777
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
MEM → RDU
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
RDU → MEM
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
38%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MEM delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Memphis

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric MEM→RDU LIT→RDU
Distance from MEM 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 2h 2m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of MEM with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Memphis, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
632 mi / 1,017 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 2m.
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.

MEM–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Memphis to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance632 mi / 1,017 km
Flight time2h 2m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MEM to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Memphis International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 2h 2m. The route covers 632 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from MEM to RDU. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PDK, AVL, SDF, CMH, OKC, PTK, UST, CLE, TTN, MSY, TEB, VRB, PNS, PBI, OPF, BED, BHM, CHS, BDL, BCT, BTV, SJU, YYC, SJC, SNA, SEA, DAL, SLC, AUS, BWI, SFO, DCA, CVG, BNA, MDW, BOS, ATL, CLT, PHX, STL, EWR, DFW, MCO, MIA, DTW, TPA, ORD, MSP, HOU, CDG, IAH, LAX, LGA, PHL, DEN, FLL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Memphis.
Yes, return flights from RDU to MEM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LIT. 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 MEM to RDU

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

MEM to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MEM to RDU ranges from 2 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 632 miles (1,017 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PDK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Little Rock (LIT).