Portland to Raleigh/Durham (PDX–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Portland to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,358 mi 5h 20m nonstop +3h ahead 75 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PDX and RDU, connecting options are available through 75 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,516
Candidates
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Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric PDX→RDU SEA→RDU
Distance from PDX 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4
Weekly flights 1 49
Flight time 5h 20m 4h 50m
Departure OTP 94%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 9:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
2,358 mi / 3,794 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m.
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.

PDX–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance2,358 mi / 3,794 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 5h 20m. The route covers 2,358 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PDX to RDU. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, MKE, APA, OKC, CMH, DSM, BZN, GSO, NEW, JAC, SAV, VNY, SDF, TEB, SJC, SUS, SBA, PTK, BUR, SUA, SUN, LGA, FTW, PSP, FOK, LAL, PIE, SSI, TYS, CLD, TPA, HPN, JAX, OPF, BUF, SRQ, FLL, TUS, CUN, SLC, DCA, JFK, MDW, CLT, DTW, KOA, IAD, BWI, MIA, SEA, LAS, ORD, MCI, EWR, MSY, PHL, DFW, LHR, SFO, IAH, ATL, MSP, BOS, SAN, CVG, PHX, SNA, DEN, AUS, BNA, DAL, LAX, KEF, MCO and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Raleigh/Durham is 3 hours ahead of Portland.
Yes, return flights from RDU to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PDX to RDU

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PDX to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to RDU ranges from 5 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,358 miles (3,794 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).