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

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 9m AAASCX → AAASMRA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Abilene flights
MIA Miami 6h 50m AAAMAT → AA Miami (MIA) to Abilene flights
DEN Denver 7h 4m F9UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Abilene flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 50m AAASWN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Abilene flights
IAH Houston 17h 24m F9NHNZ → UA Houston (IAH) to Abilene flights
PHL Philadelphia ~6h 4m AAASBA → Philadelphia (PHL) to Abilene flights
MCI Kansas City ~8h 54m DLWN → Kansas City (MCI) to Abilene flights
LAS Las Vegas ~9h 6m EJAKAIWN → DL Las Vegas (LAS) to Abilene flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Abilene
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,216 mi 4h 9m nonstop -1h behind

RDU–ABI had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,216 miles in 4h 9m.

Also explore RDU Routes ABI Routes RDU Live Flights ABI Live Flights RDU Delays
All flights from Abilene (ABI) Abilene to Raleigh/Durham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RDU–ABI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 100% 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ABI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DFW ~5h 9m PHL ~6h 4m MIA ~6h 50m DEN ~7h 4m PHX ~7h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
242
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → ABI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
ABI → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
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 gate to gate.
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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 4h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 1,216 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RDU to ABI: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 9m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Miami and Denver.
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) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RDU to ABI Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Miami and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.