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

PDX Airport Page →
2,358 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 46 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 6h 30m ASWN WN St Louis (STL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DEN Denver 6h 38m ASCMF9 F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MDW Chicago 6h 40m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 47m AFAMAS DLKEKL Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 59m AFAMAS AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
SEA Seattle 7h 7m AFAMAS ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAD Dulles 7h 9m UA ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago 7h 10m AAACAS AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DTW Detroit 7h 12m AFDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BNA Nashville 7h 13m AS AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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Portland to Raleigh/Durham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,358 mi 5h 20m nonstop +3h ahead

PDX–RDU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,608
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
PDX → RDU
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
75%
Return
RDU → PDX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → RDU delays →

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 5
Weekly flights 32
Flight time 5h 20m 4h 51m
Departure OTP 51%
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 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.

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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,358 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Denver and Chicago Midway.
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.
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 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 is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,358 miles (3,794 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Denver and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).