Omaha to Raleigh/Durham (OMA–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
STL St Louis 3h 51m EJAWN WN St Louis (STL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BNA Nashville 4h WN AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MDW Chicago 4h 5m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 22m AAWUP AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 33m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DTW Detroit 4h 33m AFDLKE AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 36m AFDLEJA DLKEKL Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago 4h 52m AAACAS AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DCA Washington 5h 5m DLWN AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 19m AA AAASF9 Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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Omaha to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
995 mi 2h 10m nonstop +1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between OMA and RDU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for OMA to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,508
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
OMA → RDU
77%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
77%
Arriving
69%
Return
RDU → OMA
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OMA delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Omaha

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric OMA→RDU DSM→RDU MCI→RDU
Distance from OMA 117 mi 152 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 9
Flight time 2h 10m 1h 53m 2h 20m
Departure OTP 77%
Airports within 200 miles of OMA with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Omaha, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
995 mi / 1,601 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m 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.

OMA–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Omaha to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance995 mi / 1,601 km
Flight time2h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: OMA
IATA / ICAOOMA / KOMA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr5.2M
Elevation984 ft / 300 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OMA to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Eppley Airfield to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 2h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 995 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Chicago Midway.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Omaha.
Yes, return flights from RDU to OMA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DSM and MCI. 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 OMA to RDU

Eppley Airfield (OMA) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OMA to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OMA to RDU is about 2 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 995 miles (1,601 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Des Moines (DSM) and Kansas City (MCI).