Raleigh/Durham to Albany (RDU–ALB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX854
MX Mexicana
223
9:55 AM
EDT T1
11:40 AM
EDT
1h 45m
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MX376
MX Mexicana
BCS3
5:52 PM
EDT T1
7:37 PM
EDT
1h 45m
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MX855
MX Mexicana
223
12:20 PM
EDT
2:19 PM
EDT
1h 59m
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MX377
MX Mexicana
BCS3
8:17 PM
EDT
10:16 PM
EDT
1h 59m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BWI Baltimore 3h 15m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Albany flights
DCA Washington 3h 39m AAASDL → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Albany flights
IAD Dulles 3h 46m ACAVAZ → SNUA Dulles (IAD) to Albany flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 53m AAASBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Albany flights
JFK New York 3h 55m AAAMAT → TJ New York (JFK) to Albany flights
LGA New York 3h 57m AAAMDL → DL New York (LGA) to Albany flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 16m AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Albany flights
DTW Detroit 4h 38m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Albany flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 42m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Albany flights
BNA Nashville 5h 4m AADLWN → G4WN Nashville (BNA) to Albany flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Albany
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 544 mi 1h 45m nonstop

RDU–ALB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 544 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 4 223, BCS3 1h45 58% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (4 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 ALB direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
BWI ~3h 15m HVN ~3h 39m DCA ~3h 39m SYR ~3h 46m IAD ~3h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,220
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 → ALB
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
77%
Return
ALB → RDU
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → ALB delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Albany from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Albany International Airport.
Metric RDU→ALB USA→ALB
Distance from RDU – 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 4 2
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 58% –
Concord (USA) to Albany flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Albany International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Albany is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · ALB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Albany.
Distance & Flight Time
544 mi / 876 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m 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–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Albany route.
Route details
Distance544 mi / 876 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ALB
Full nameAlbany International Airport
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 544 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RDU to ALB: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles.
Yes, return flights from ALB to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include USA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 ALB

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ALB is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 544 miles (876 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA).