Raleigh/Durham to Charlotte (RDU–CLT) — 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–CLT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 130 miles in approximately 1h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, IB | 118 | 321, 738, 7M8, B38M | 0h54-2h15 | Oneworld | BA, IB | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| LH Lufthansa | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Charlotte from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→CLT | FAY→CLT | GSO→CLT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 62 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 126 | 88 | 87 |
| Flight time | 1h 11m | 1h 7m | 0h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 84% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · CLT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte.
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.
No rail connects CLT to the city. Uber and Lyft to Uptown Charlotte cost $18–30 (15–20 minutes). Taxis are metered, slightly more expensive.CATS Route 5 bus runs to downtown ($2.20, 45 min). Rental cars are in an on-site facility attached to the terminal. The airport's single main terminal with concourses A–E is connected by an underground people mover; clear security at your concourse, not at the central checkpoint, to save time.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Charlotte sits in a region with high storm frequency. Winters are generally mild (1–10°C) but ice storms hit 2–4 times per year and are highly disruptive since Charlotte has limited de-icing infrastructure.
Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most stable season. Snow is rare but the city is poorly equipped to handle it when it arrives.
RDU–CLT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to CLT
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa and United Airlines. With 126 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to CLT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to CLT is about 1 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 130 miles (209 km). There are approximately 126 weekly flights outbound and 121 return, totaling 247 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wilmington, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville (FAY), Greensboro (GSO) and Greenville (PGV).