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 56m nonstop 45 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and AVL, connecting options are available through 45 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to AVL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,212
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.

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 56m.
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–AVL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Asheville route.
Route details
Distance213 mi / 343 km
Flight time0h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections45 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: AVL
IATA / ICAOAVL / KAVL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr2.2M
Elevation2,165 ft / 660 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to AVL flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Asheville Regional Airport take approximately 0h 56m. 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 TYS, FTY, CMH, PIT, BNA, IND, BKV, TEB, CLE, SFB, MKE, SUA, MEM, BUF, FXE, PGD, DAL, SRQ, EYW, IAH, PSP, PBI, VNY, SAN, SJC, LAS, SMF, ATL, IAD, HOU, DCA, MIA, CLT, EWR, DFW, DEN, FLL, PHL, MCO, BOS, LGA, TPA, ORD, MSP and MDW. 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.
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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 56 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

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