Ontario to Raleigh/Durham (ONT–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ONT Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ONT and RDU. Nearest airports to ONT with scheduled service: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 47 mi) · San Diego International Airport (SAN, 94 mi) · San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 21 mi)
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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
LAS Las Vegas 6h 10m F9WNY4 DLWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 15m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 15m AAPDWN AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BNA Nashville 6h 17m WN AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DEN Denver 6h 20m ACF9UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DAL Dallas 6h 25m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 33m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
AUS Austin 6h 43m WN AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 49m AABAF9 AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAH Houston 6h 58m F9UAY4 EJAF9UA Houston (IAH) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ontario to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ONT to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,126
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
ONT → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
96%
Return
RDU → ONT
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ONT delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Ontario

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric ONT→RDU SNA→RDU LGB→RDU
Distance from ONT 30 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ONT with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Raleigh/Durham is 3 hours ahead of Ontario.
ONT: PDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ontario, it's 9:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
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.

ONT–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ontario to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ONT
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ONT to RDU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, Charlotte Douglas and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RDU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Raleigh/Durham is 3 hours ahead of Ontario.
Yes, return flights from RDU to ONT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, LGB and BUR. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Charlotte Douglas and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Long Beach (LGB) and Burbank (BUR).