Raleigh/Durham to Newark (RDU–EWR) — 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–EWR is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 416 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: OS | 62 | 319, 739, 73G, 7M8, E7W | 1h34-1h52 | Star Alliance | OS | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, LY, SK | 19 | CR9 | 1h48-1h54 | SkyTeam | AF, LY, SK | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 5 | – | – | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Newark from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→EWR | FAY→EWR | GSO→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 62 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 124 | – | 68 |
| Flight time | 1h 48m | 1h 33m | 1h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Newark.
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.
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
RDU–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to EWR
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue and Global Crossing Airlines Inc.. With 124 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to EWR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to EWR is about 1 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 416 miles (669 km). There are approximately 124 weekly flights outbound and 93 return, totaling 217 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville (FAY), Greensboro (GSO) and Wilmington (ILM).