Raleigh/Durham to Asheville (RDU–AVL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Asheville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 213 mi 0h 59m nonstop 27 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and AVL, connecting options are available through 27 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to AVL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
FTY ~3h 44m CMH ~3h 46m IND ~4h 22m SFB ~4h 26m MEM ~4h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,047
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 → AVL
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Return
AVL → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Asheville.
Distance & Flight Time
213 mi / 343 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 59m.
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–AVL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Asheville route.
Route details
Distance213 mi / 343 km
Flight time0h 59m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: AVL
Full nameAsheville Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOAVL / KAVL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation2,165 ft / 660 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to AVL flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport take approximately 0h 59m. The route covers 213 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to AVL. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTY, CMH, IND, SFB, MEM, TPA, SRQ, DAL, EYW, HOU, VNY, DCA, PBI, MCO, LAS, ATL, IAD, CLT, DFW, DEN, BOS, ORD, PHL, EWR, FLL, MIA and LGA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from AVL 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.

Flights from RDU to AVL

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to AVL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to AVL ranges from 0 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 213 miles (343 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.