West Palm Beach to Raleigh/Durham (PBI–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PBI–RDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana and JSX lead the route. The flight covers 640 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 158 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Mexicana | 10 | 223, BCS3, E90 | 2h08-2h41 | – | – | |
| XE JSX | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from West Palm Beach
| Metric | PBI→RDU | FLL→RDU | OPF→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PBI | – | 42 mi | 55 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 12 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 12 | 53 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 32m | 1h 54m | 1h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PBI: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in West Palm Beach, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
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.
PBI–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PBI to RDU
Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana and JSX. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PBI to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PBI to RDU ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 41 minutes. The route covers a distance of 640 miles (1,030 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 25 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
158 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (OPF) and Miami (MIA).