Moline to Raleigh/Durham (MLI–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 4h 18m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago 4h 25m AAASAV AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 53m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 58m AA AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DEN Denver 6h 47m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 21m G4 DLEJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAD Dulles ~4h 38m SY ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MSN Madison ~4h 40m MX Madison (MSN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 13m DLKEKL Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham flights
SFB Orlando ~5h 15m G4 Orlando (SFB) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Moline to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 739 mi 2h 59m nonstop +1h ahead

MLI–RDU had nonstop service from American 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 739 miles in 2h 59m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MLI–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 100% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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 MLI to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
458
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
MLI → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
38%
Return
RDU → MLI
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. MLI delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Moline

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric MLI→RDU PIA→RDU SPI→RDU
Distance from MLI 69 mi 119 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 59m 1h 31m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MLI with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Moline, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
739 mi / 1,190 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 59m 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.

MLI–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Moline to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance739 mi / 1,190 km
Flight time2h 59m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLI
IATA / ICAOMLI / KMLI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation590 ft / 180 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLI to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Quad City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 2h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 739 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MLI to RDU: American 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 2h 59m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Moline.
Yes, return flights from RDU to MLI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PIA, SPI and MSN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 MLI to RDU

Quad City International Airport (MLI) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) had nonstop service from American 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.

MLI to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MLI to RDU is about 2 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 739 miles (1,190 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago O'Hare and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Peoria (PIA), Springfield (SPI) and Madison (MSN).