Raleigh/Durham to Chattanooga (RDU–CHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Chattanooga
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 366 mi 0h 48m nonstop 21 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and CHA, connecting options are available through 21 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CHA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
CHS ~3h 24m BNA ~3h 42m IAD ~3h 56m PIT ~4h 23m SFB ~4h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
747
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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 → CHA
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Return
CHA → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chattanooga is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · CHA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Chattanooga.
Distance & Flight Time
366 mi / 589 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 48m.
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–CHA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Chattanooga route.
Route details
Distance366 mi / 589 km
Flight time0h 48m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CHA
Full nameChattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field)
IATA / ICAOCHA / KCHA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation683 ft / 208 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to CHA flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) take approximately 0h 48m. The route covers 366 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to CHA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHS, BNA, IAD, PIT, SFB, TEB, DAL, PBI, AUS, DCA, MIA, ATL, CLT, LAS, DTW, IAH, ORD, DFW, LGA, EWR and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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 CHA

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to CHA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to CHA ranges from 0 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 366 miles (589 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.