Raleigh/Durham to Cleveland (RDU–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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F93073
F9 Frontier
A20N
6:09 PM
EDT T2
7:54 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F93074
F9 Frontier
32N
8:45 AM
EDT
10:16 AM
EDT
1h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Raleigh/Durham to Cleveland
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 416 mi 1h 45m nonstop 63 1-stop hubs

RDU–CLE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Frontier leads the route. The flight covers 416 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 63 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–CLE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 7 A20N 1h45 100%
Aircraft on this route
A20NF9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to CLE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
63
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,009
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → CLE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
CLE → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → CLE delays →

Other ways to reach Cleveland from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Metric RDU→CLE ROA→CLE
Distance from RDU 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 1h 45m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
416 mi / 670 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m.
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.

RDU–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance416 mi / 670 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections63 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CLE
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take approximately 1h 45m. The route covers 416 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Frontier.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from RDU to CLE. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LEX, CMH, ERI, TEB, CHS, PDK, TTN, HHH, SYR, SDF, AGS, IND, HPN, ALB, ORL, MEM, MLB, VRB, MMU, APF, TMB, BCT, DAL, MSY, HOU, OKC, PUJ, SNA, IAD, CUN, DCA, ATL, PHL, PBI, BWI, EWR, DTW, BOS, CLT, PIT, ORD, SLC, LAS, MIA, BNA, STL, SFO, MDW, LAX, DFW, MCO, JFK, IAH, LGA, TPA, MSP, DEN, FLL, RSW, SRQ, PHX, YYZ and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CLE to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 CLE

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to CLE ranges from 1 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 416 miles (670 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Roanoke (ROA).