Raleigh/Durham to Atlanta (RDU–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | 81 | 321, 739 | 1h23-1h55 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 15 | A20N | 1h41-1h55 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Atlanta from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→ATL | FAY→ATL | GSO→ATL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 62 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 7 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 318 | 140 | 256 |
| Flight time | 1h 31m | 1h 25m | 1h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · ATL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
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.
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.
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.
RDU–ATL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.