Raleigh/Durham to Baltimore (RDU–BWI) — 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–BWI is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 256 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 63 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h01-1h15 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| TJ Tradewind Aviation | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Baltimore from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→BWI | GSO→BWI | LYH→BWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 3m | 0h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines, Frontier, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Tradewind Aviation. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to BWI is about 1 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 256 miles (411 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Charlotte Douglas and Long Island MacArthur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Lynchburg (LYH) and New Bern (EWN).