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

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213 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 26m ago
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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
CLT Charlotte 3h 7m AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Asheville flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 15m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Asheville flights
MCO Orlando 4h 12m AFDLF9 → G4 Orlando (MCO) to Asheville flights
DCA Washington 4h 19m AAASDL → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Asheville flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 27m AAASBA → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Asheville flights
EWR Newark 4h 32m AFDLLY → ACG4UA Newark (EWR) to Asheville flights
LGA New York 4h 36m AAAFAM → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Asheville flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 4h 57m ADB6DL → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Asheville flights
DJT DJT 5h MX → G4 DJT (DJT) to Asheville flights
MIA Miami 5h 15m AAAMAT → AAQR Miami (MIA) to Asheville flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Asheville
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
213 mi 0h 45m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and AVL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Asheville (AVL) Asheville to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to AVL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
CLT ~3h 7m ATL ~3h 15m MCO ~4h 12m DCA ~4h 19m PHL ~4h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,239
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
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
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 →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Asheville from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Asheville Regional Airport.
Metric RDU→AVL GSO→AVL PGV→AVL
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 45m 1h 22m 0h 47m
Departure OTP 79% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Asheville flights · Greenville (PGV) to Asheville flights · New Bern (EWN) to Asheville flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Asheville Regional Airport.
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 45m 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.

Facts

RDU–AVL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Asheville route.
Route details
Distance213 mi / 343 km
Flight time0h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: AVL
Full nameAsheville Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOAVL / KAVL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 0h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 213 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AVL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from AVL to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO, PGV and EWN. 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 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 is about 0 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 213 miles (343 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Greenville (PGV) and New Bern (EWN).