Raleigh/Durham to Abilene (RDU–ABI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Abilene
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,216 mi 4h 9m nonstop -1h behind 16 1-stop hubs

RDU–ABI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,216 miles in approximately 4h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 16 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–ABI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 77% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ABI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
181
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Abilene is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · ABI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Abilene.
Distance & Flight Time
1,216 mi / 1,957 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 9m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–ABI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Abilene route.
Route details
Distance1,216 mi / 1,957 km
Flight time4h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections16 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ABI
Full nameAbilene Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOABI / KABI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,791 ft / 546 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to ABI flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Abilene Regional Airport take approximately 4h 9m. The route covers 1,216 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, AUS, BNA, PHL, CMH, SAT, PBI, MCI, MIA, PHX, SAN, SFO, LAX, DFW, IAH and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Abilene is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
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 RDU to ABI

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines.

RDU to ABI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ABI ranges from 4 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,216 miles (1,957 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

16 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.