Raleigh/Durham to Seattle (RDU–BFI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RDU Airport Page →
2,349 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
BUF Buffalo ~7h 55m F9 → HTT Buffalo (BUF) to Seattle flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Seattle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,349 mi 5h 7m nonstop -3h behind

RDU–BFI had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,349 miles in 5h 7m.

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All flights from Seattle (BFI) Seattle to Raleigh/Durham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RDU–BFI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
GXA GXA 0 – – 69% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: GXA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to BFI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
BUF ~7h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → BFI
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
BFI → RDU
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Seattle from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to King County International Airport - Boeing Field.
Metric RDU→BFI GSO→BFI
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 5h 7m 4h 53m
Departure OTP 69% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Seattle flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to King County International Airport - Boeing Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Seattle is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · BFI: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Seattle.
Distance & Flight Time
2,349 mi / 3,780 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 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–BFI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Seattle route.
Route details
Distance2,349 mi / 3,780 km
Flight time5h 7m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: BFI
Full nameKing County International Airport - Boeing Field
IATA / ICAOBFI / KBFI
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to BFI flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to King County International Airport - Boeing Field take about 5h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 2,349 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RDU to BFI. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 7m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Seattle is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. 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 BFI

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RDU to BFI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to BFI is about 5 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,349 miles (3,780 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).