Raleigh/Durham to Daytona Beach (RDU–DAB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX540
MX Mexicana
BCS3
8:53 AM
EDT T1
10:33 AM
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1h 40m
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MX541
MX Mexicana
223
11:13 AM
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12:56 PM
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1h 43m
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 36m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Daytona Beach flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 22m AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Daytona Beach flights
BOS Boston 6h 46m AFAMB6 → B6 Boston (BOS) to Daytona Beach flights
JFK New York 11h 49m AAAMAT → B6QR New York (JFK) to Daytona Beach flights
HVN New Haven 21h 48m MXXP → XP New Haven (HVN) to Daytona Beach flights
PVD Providence/Warwick 27h 47m MX → MX Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Daytona Beach flights
JAX Jacksonville ~3h 56m MX → SY Jacksonville (JAX) to Daytona Beach flights
MCO Orlando ~4h 7m AFDLF9 → Orlando (MCO) to Daytona Beach flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~4h 38m ADB6DL → TJ Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Daytona Beach flights
BDL Hartford ~5h 16m MX → Hartford (BDL) to Daytona Beach flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Daytona Beach
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 481 mi 1h 40m nonstop

RDU–DAB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 481 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–DAB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 1h40 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to DAB direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to DAB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
ATL ~3h 36m JAX ~3h 56m MCO ~4h 7m CLT ~4h 22m FLL ~4h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
311
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → DAB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
DAB → RDU
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
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
Daytona Beach is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · DAB: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Daytona Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
481 mi / 774 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m gate to gate.
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–DAB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Daytona Beach route.
Route details
Distance481 mi / 774 km
Flight time1h 40m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: DAB
Full nameDaytona Beach International Airport
IATA / ICAODAB / KDAB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation34 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to DAB flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Daytona Beach International Airport take about 1h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 481 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RDU to DAB: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Boston Logan.
Yes, return flights from DAB to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 DAB

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to DAB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to DAB is about 1 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 481 miles (774 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Boston Logan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.