Minneapolis to Raleigh/Durham (MSP–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSP–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 979 miles in approximately 2h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 86 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 28 | 221, 320, 738, 739, BCS1 | 2h28-3h09 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Minneapolis
| Metric | MSP→RDU | LSE→RDU |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSP | – | 119 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 29m | 2h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
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. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSP to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSP to RDU ranges from 2 hours 29 minutes to 3 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 979 miles (1,576 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 64 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
86 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include La Crosse (LSE).