Raleigh/Durham to Houston (RDU–EFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,044 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind

RDU–EFD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → EFD
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
EFD → RDU
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · EFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,044 mi / 1,680 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m 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.

RDU–EFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,044 mi / 1,680 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: EFD
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to EFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ellington Airport take about 3h gate to gate. The route covers 1,044 miles.
Houston is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
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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 EFD

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Ellington Airport (EFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to EFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to EFD is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,044 miles (1,680 km).