Raleigh/Durham to Atlanta (RDU–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Raleigh/Durham to Atlanta
3 carriers, 309 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
309 Flights/wk
356 mi
1h 23m nonstop
144 1-stop hubs
RDU–ATL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 356 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 144 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop RDU–ATL service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | 82 | 321, 739, 752 | 1h23-1h35 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 14 | 321, 32Q | 1h33-1h42 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
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 ATL direction.
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309
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Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ATL.
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Longest
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Raleigh/Durham
Nearby airports with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
| Metric | RDU→ATL | FAY→ATL | GSO→ATL |
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| Distance from RDU | – | 62 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 309 | 136 | 274 |
| Flight time | 1h 23m | 1h 20m | 1h 12m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Fayetteville (FAY) to Atlanta flights · Greensboro (GSO) to Atlanta flights · Richlands (OAJ) to Atlanta flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Atlanta is 0 hours
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Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
RDU: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
356 mi / 572 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 23m to 1h 43m.
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.
Getting from ATL
MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.
The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.
Atlanta Climate
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.
Facts
RDU–ATL Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance356 mi / 572 km
Flight time1h 23m to 1h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights309 out / 308 return
1-stop connections144 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about RDU to ATL flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport take approximately 1h 23m to 1h 43m. The route covers 356 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. Plus 7 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 309 nonstop flights per week from RDU to ATL. The return direction has about 308 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GMU, ECP, HHH, CHA, AGS, MYR, PHF, CHS, AVL, SAV, TYS, LUK, SSI, PDK, ILM, CHO, ISM, BHM, ORF, INT, JAN, LEX, BQK, ORL, TLH, BKV, RIC, SUA, MGY, VRB, JAX, UST, MKC, TEB, LAL, LIT, DAY, BCT, NAS, ACY, FRG, APF, OPF, PWK, MLB, TMB, ABE, CVG, MKE, CRW, MLI, DSM, SBN, BED, MHH, GRR, OKC, PLS, MSN, CUN, SAT, ASE, BUF, CMH, LIR, DAB, BZN, CLD, RNO, VNY, PSP, PDX, PBI, OAK, BFI, SJC, SMF, PNS, PUJ, MDW, JWN, EYW, KEF, SLC, JFK, PIT, DTW, BNA, DCA, MIA, IAD, TPA, YYZ, CLT, BWI, MCO, FLL, DUB, BDL, STL, CLE, PHL, MCI, IAH, LGA, BOS, EWR, AUS, SRQ, HVN, RSW, MSP, HPN, DFW, ORD, CDG, PVD, ROC, YUL, DAL, SYR, IND, DEN, LAS, HOU, MSY, SAN, MEM, ALB, SDF, FRA, BTV, MEX, LAX, SFO, LHR, PHX, PWM, SEA, SJU, BGR, PTY, YVR and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from ATL to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Delta and American both operate RDU-ATL nonstop. Delta runs the most frequency, given Atlanta is its primary hub; departures run six to ten times daily. American adds service with fewer rotations. The 360-mile sector takes one hour to one hour 10 minutes. Delta's ATL hub feed from RDU connects North Carolina Research Triangle passengers to Delta's global network.
Driving I-85 from Raleigh to Atlanta takes seven to eight hours. Flying RDU-ATL is 65 minutes block time. Even with airport overhead, flying is four to five hours faster end-to-end. The route exists for both originating ATL-bound travelers and for connecting passengers using Atlanta's hub to reach onward destinations. Delta's ATL hub offers the widest set of onward connections from RDU of any single-carrier option.
Delta domestic arrivals at ATL use Concourses A through F, with T being the main terminal. Specific gates for RDU arrivals vary by rotation. ATL uses an underground train connecting all concourses; the ride between any two concourses takes under four minutes. For passengers connecting to international Delta flights, Concourse F is the international terminal. Raleigh-Durham Airport has a single terminal building with two concourses, A and B.
Raleigh-Durham to Atlanta: Research Triangle Hub Feed
RDU-ATL connects North Carolina's technology and research corridor to Delta's largest hub. Delta runs up to 10 daily departures from RDU to ATL, carrying both point-to-point passengers and those connecting to Delta's 150-plus ATL international and domestic destinations. The Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) is home to major technology, pharmaceutical, and academic employers, generating a consistent weekday business travel market to Atlanta's financial and corporate district. American Airlines adds competing nonstop service, connecting into its Charlotte and Dallas hubs for onward journeys.
Atlanta Hub Connectivity
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta is the world's busiest airport by passenger count, with Delta holding over 70% of seats at ATL. The underground Plane Train circulates between the domestic concourses (A through E) and the international terminal (F) every two minutes. International connections beyond ATL from RDU cover Delta's routes to Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. RDU completed its Terminal 2 expansion in 2023, consolidating Delta, American, Southwest, and United under one roof with 24 new gates. The two-mile RDU bus circulator connects the terminal to the Research Triangle Park employment corridor.