Raleigh/Durham to Aspen (RDU–ASE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,549 mi airlines charter/private
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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
DEN Denver 5h 28m F9UAWN CMEJAUA Denver (DEN) to Aspen flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 51m AFAMDL AMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Aspen flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 25m AAASCX AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Aspen flights
ORD Chicago 6h 47m AAASCX AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Aspen flights
IAH Houston 7h 19m F9NHNZ DLNZUA Houston (IAH) to Aspen flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 15m AAAFAS AADLKL Los Angeles (LAX) to Aspen flights
SFO San Francisco 9h 17m NZUAVA LXJUA San Francisco (SFO) to Aspen flights
AUS Austin 17h 47m AMDLWN AA Austin (AUS) to Aspen flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 15m AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Aspen flights
CLT Charlotte ~7h 17m AAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Aspen flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Raleigh/Durham to Aspen
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,549 mi 3h 23m nonstop -2h behind

RDU–ASE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ASE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
488
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → ASE
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
ASE → RDU
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Aspen from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).
Metric RDU→ASE GSO→ASE ILM→ASE
Distance from RDU 66 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 23m 4h 6m 4h 6m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field).

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Aspen is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · ASE: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 4:00 PM in Aspen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,549 mi / 2,493 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 23m 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.

RDU–ASE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Aspen route.
Route details
Distance1,549 mi / 2,493 km
Flight time3h 23m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ASE
IATA / ICAOASE / KASE
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation7,820 ft / 2,384 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to ASE flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) take about 3h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 1,549 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Aspen is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Nearby alternatives include GSO and ILM. 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 ASE

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) (ASE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to ASE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ASE is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,549 miles (2,493 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Wilmington (ILM).