Minneapolis to Raleigh/Durham (MSP–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MSP–RDU is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 979 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, VS, WS | 23 | 221, 320, 739 | 2h31-2h36 | SkyTeam | KE, VS, WS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 3 | 738 | 2h29 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| KL KLM | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→RDU | RST→RDU | LSE→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 76 mi | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 59 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 33m | 1h 59m | 2h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSP: CDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.
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.
MSP–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSP to RDU
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, American Airlines, KLM and Southwest Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to RDU is about 2 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 979 miles (1,576 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 78 return, totaling 137 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via John Glenn Columbus, St. Louis Lambert and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Rochester (RST), La Crosse (LSE) and Duluth (DLH).