Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham (PDK–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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342 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
342 mi 1h 2m nonstop

PDK–RDU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PDK → RDU
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
RDU → PDK
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Atlanta

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric PDK→RDU ATL→RDU CHA→RDU
Distance from PDK 18 mi 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 16 2
Weekly flights ~1 292
Flight time 1h 2m 1h 12m 1h 11m
Airports within 200 miles of PDK with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Raleigh/Durham is 0 hours the same as Atlanta.
PDK: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
342 mi / 550 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 2m 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.

PDK–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance342 mi / 550 km
Flight time1h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~2 return
Origin: PDK
IATA / ICAOPDK / KPDK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,003 ft / 306 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDK to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from DeKalb Peachtree Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 1h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 342 miles.
Yes, return flights from RDU to PDK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ATL, CHA and TYS. 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 PDK to RDU

DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PDK to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDK to RDU is about 1 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 342 miles (550 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL), Chattanooga (CHA) and Knoxville/Maryville (TYS).