Raleigh/Durham to Mesa (RDU–AZA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,869 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
DEN Denver 7h 31m F9UAWN → KG Denver (DEN) to Mesa flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 20h 21m DL → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Mesa flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 21m JREWN → Dallas (DAL) to Mesa flights
PHX Phoenix ~6h 39m AAASWN → Phoenix (PHX) to Mesa flights
SBN South Bend ~6h 48m G4 → G4 South Bend (SBN) to Mesa flights
MLI Moline ~6h 55m → G4 Moline (MLI) to Mesa flights
SAV Savannah ~7h 3m → Savannah (SAV) to Mesa flights
LAS Las Vegas ~7h 10m EJAKAIWN → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Mesa flights
PIA Peoria ~7h 18m → G4 Peoria (PIA) to Mesa flights
MSP Minneapolis ~7h 38m DLKEKL → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Mesa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Mesa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,869 mi 4h 7m nonstop -3h behind

RDU–AZA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to AZA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DAL ~6h 21m PHX ~6h 39m SBN ~6h 48m MLI ~6h 55m SAV ~7h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
470
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 → AZA
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
AZA → RDU
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
65%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Mesa from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.
Metric RDU→AZA GSO→AZA EWN→AZA
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 – 1
Flight time 4h 7m 4h 47m 4h 45m
Departure OTP 64% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Mesa flights · New Bern (EWN) to Mesa flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Mesa Gateway Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Mesa is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · AZA: MST

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Mesa.
Distance & Flight Time
1,869 mi / 3,008 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 7m 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–AZA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Mesa route.
Route details
Distance1,869 mi / 3,008 km
Flight time4h 7m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: AZA
Full nameMesa Gateway Airport
IATA / ICAOAZA / KIWA
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr2.0M
Elevation1,382 ft / 421 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to AZA flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Mesa Gateway Airport take about 4h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 1,869 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
Mesa is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Nearby alternatives include GSO and EWN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 AZA

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to AZA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to AZA is about 4 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,869 miles (3,008 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and New Bern (EWN).