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

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1:54 PM
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Raleigh/Durham to Abilene
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,216 mi 4h 9m nonstop -2h behind 11 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, 11 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 1 – 4h09 33% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to ABI direction.
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Fri
1
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ABI.
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One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
AUS ~5h 45m BNA ~6h 28m MCI ~9h 9m PHX ~9h 52m SAN ~10h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
234
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
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Return
ABI → RDU
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
34%
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
-2h
Abilene is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · ABI: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 4:00 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-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ABI
Full nameAbilene Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOABI / KABI
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to ABI.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, BNA, MCI, PHX, SAN, LAX, SFO, DFW, DEN, MIA and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Abilene is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
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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 RDU to ABI

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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

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