Raleigh/Durham to Baltimore (RDU–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RDU–BWI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 256 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 68 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h10-1h15 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | 1h17 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Baltimore from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→BWI | GSO→BWI | ILM→BWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 1h 14m | 1h 23m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · BWI: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore.
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–BWI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to BWI
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to BWI ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes to 1 hours 17 minutes. The route covers a distance of 256 miles (411 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 137 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ORF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Wilmington (ILM).