Pittsburgh to Raleigh/Durham (PIT–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA4494
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
7:26 AM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4531
AA American
E75
8:00 AM
EDT
9:29 AM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX375
MX Mexicana
223
2:13 PM
EDT
3:37 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4493
AA American
E75
4:47 PM
EDT
6:16 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4496
AA American
E75
5:18 PM
EDT
6:44 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX745
MX Mexicana
223
5:49 PM
EDT
7:13 PM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4494
AA American
E75
8:00 AM
EDT T2
9:27 AM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX374
MX Mexicana
BCS3
8:00 AM
EDT T1
9:21 AM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4532
AA American
E75
9:00 AM
EDT T2
10:27 AM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX744
MX Mexicana
223
10:47 AM
EDT T1
12:08 PM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4431
AA American
E75
4:51 PM
EDT T2
6:18 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4493
AA American
E75
6:47 PM
EDT T2
8:17 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4496
AA American
E75
7:14 PM
EDT T2
8:43 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Pittsburgh to Raleigh/Durham
2 carriers, 33 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 33 Flights/wk 328 mi 1h 24m nonstop 123 1-stop hubs

PIT–RDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 328 miles in approximately 1h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 123 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PIT–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 E75 1h26-1h29 100% Oneworld
MX Mexicana 5 223 1h24 100%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 85%)
Unaffiliated: MX (5 flights/wk, 15%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PIT to RDU direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
33
Outbound / wk
33
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PIT to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
123
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,576
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.

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Pittsburgh

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric PIT→RDU MGW→RDU CAK→RDU
Distance from PIT 61 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 33 4
Flight time 1h 24m 0h 41m 1h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of PIT 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 Pittsburgh.
PIT: EDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
328 mi / 528 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m to 1h 29m.
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.

PIT–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Pittsburgh to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance328 mi / 528 km
Flight time1h 24m to 1h 29m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights33 out / 33 return
1-stop connections123 hubs
Origin: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PIT to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 1h 24m to 1h 29m. The route covers 328 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Mexicana.
There are approximately 33 nonstop flights per week from PIT to RDU. The return direction has about 33 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGC, GRR, MNZ, LUK, ISO, AVL, CTH, TTN, ORF, TEB, PTK, YIP, PNE, CMH, ACY, BUF, CLE, CHS, CVG, ECP, PWK, CHA, LNS, PNS, SAV, SYR, MKE, ROC, BED, HPN, SWF, SSI, GPT, CPS, YOW, PDK, MKC, YUL, IND, BTV, PSM, SFB, ISM, YHU, PIE, VRB, VNC, BCT, BGR, MEM, SUA, PWM, OKC, SUS, DSM, MRK, APF, TME, MCI, PGD, SRQ, NAS, FTW, APA, JAX, GCM, HYA, BJC, SDF, PBI, EGE, TUL, PUJ, BZN, SJU, CLD, PSP, BUR, PDX, VNY, SJC, SBA, CUN, BDL, IAD, BWI, JFK, DCA, DTW, YYZ, ATL, FLL, MDW, PHL, PVD, MCO, EWR, ORD, LAS, BOS, CLT, AUS, MSP, BNA, TPA, DFW, STL, LGA, LHR, RSW, HOU, IAH, LAX, MIA, PHX, DAL, MSY, SEA, DEN, EYW, SFO, SLC and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RDU to PIT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MGW, CAK and CLE. 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 PIT to RDU

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Mexicana. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PIT to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PIT to RDU ranges from 1 hours 24 minutes to 1 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 328 miles (528 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

123 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via AGC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Morgantown (MGW), Akron (CAK) and Cleveland (CLE).