Raleigh/Durham to Boston (RDU–BOS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–BOS is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 612 miles in approximately 2h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, LY, SK, VS | 38 | 223, 738, BCS3, E75 | 2h03-2h10 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, LY, SK, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: EI, FI, JL, QR, TP | 21 | 223, BCS3 | 1h54-2h36 | – | EI, FI, JL, QR, TP | |
| F9 Frontier | 6 | A20N | 2h08 | – | – | |
| WS WestJet | 2 | BCS3, E75 | 2h04-2h10 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Boston from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→BOS | GSO→BOS | USA→BOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 216 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 4m | 1h 37m | 1h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · BOS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Boston.
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.
Silver Line SL1 (free from Logan) runs to South Station in 15–20 minutes, connecting to the Red Line subway and Amtrak services. The Massport Shuttle connects all Logan terminals and the remote parking areas; it's also the transfer between terminals. Water taxi to Long Wharf (downtown) is $12 and runs seasonally; check weather and schedule.Taxis to downtown Boston cost $30–45 (tunnel toll included in meter). Ride-hails pick up at designated zones; follow the Logan app directions to avoid the main curb chaos. MBTA Blue Line (Airport station, free shuttle from terminals) reaches downtown in 10 minutes but requires a separate transfer. Amtrak Acela to New York departs from South Station (2.5h, from $49).
Humid continental climate with significant maritime influence. Winters (December–March) bring regular Nor'easters. These coastal storms that dump heavy snow and produce high winds, frequently closing Logan for hours and causing mass cancellations. Ice storms hit several times each winter. BOS is one of the most weather-disrupted major US airports in winter.
Summers are warm (22–29°C) with humidity and afternoon thunderstorms causing July–August delays. Hurricane remnants reach New England in September–October. Spring and fall are mild (8–18°C) but unpredictable. Logan's harbor location means it runs windier than inland readings suggest. Factor this into small aircraft routing.
RDU–BOS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to BOS
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Frontier, WestJet, American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 216 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to BOS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to BOS is about 2 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 612 miles (984 km). There are approximately 216 weekly flights outbound and 164 return, totaling 380 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Long Island MacArthur and LaGuardia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).