Portland to Raleigh/Durham (PWM–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PWM–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 700 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Breeze Airways | 4 | BCS3 | 2h32 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Portland
| Metric | PWM→RDU | PSM→RDU | MHT→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PWM | – | 47 mi | 75 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 32m | 2h 10m | 2h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PWM: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, 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.
PWM–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PWM to RDU
Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PWM to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PWM to RDU ranges from 2 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 700 miles (1,126 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Portsmouth (PSM), Manchester (MHT) and Bedford (BED).