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

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MX854
MX Mexicana
223
9:45 AM
EDT T1
11:30 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX744
MX Mexicana
223
9:48 AM
EDT T1
11:33 AM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX370
MX Mexicana
BCS3
4:48 PM
EDT T1
6:29 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX376
MX Mexicana
223
5:52 PM
EDT T1
7:37 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX855
MX Mexicana
BCS3
12:01 PM
EDT
1:59 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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MX745
MX Mexicana
223
12:13 PM
EDT
2:11 PM
EDT
1h 58m
M T W T F S S
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MX377
MX Mexicana
223
8:17 PM
EDT
10:16 PM
EDT
1h 59m
M T W T F S S
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Raleigh/Durham to Albany
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 544 mi 1h 41m nonstop 63 1-stop hubs

RDU–ALB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 544 miles in approximately 1h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–ALB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 7 223, BCS3 1h41-1h45 87%
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to ALB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ALB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,173
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.

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 7 2
Flight time 1h 41m 1h 55m
Departure OTP 87%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Albany International Airport.

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 41m to 1h 45m.
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.

RDU–ALB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Albany route.
Route details
Distance544 mi / 876 km
Flight time1h 41m to 1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 5 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to ALB flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albany International Airport take approximately 1h 41m to 1h 45m. The route covers 544 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Mexicana.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from RDU to ALB. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, TTN, HVN, HPN, MYR, BED, BOS, YYZ, SYR, PSM, BUF, JFK, CHS, FRG, PWK, NAS, HHH, ISM, YUL, SDF, UST, MKE, SSI, SFB, VRB, SUA, PWM, PBI, BCT, PGD, MSP, APF, SRQ, DAL, MCI, YYR, HOU, APA, OPF, MIA, MDW, AUS, IAH, SJU, PSP, LAS, IAD, DCA, BWI, DTW, ATL, BUY, PHL, ORD, DFW, MCO, BNA, CLT, LGA, TPA, RSW, FLL and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 ALB

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Albany International Airport (ALB) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to ALB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ALB ranges from 1 hours 41 minutes to 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 544 miles (876 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA).