Raleigh/Durham to Key West (RDU–EYW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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802 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 38m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
MX408
MX Mexicana
BCS3
8:02 AM
EDT T1
10:27 AM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX409
MX Mexicana
BCS3
11:07 AM
EDT
1:19 PM
EDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
MIA Miami 4h AAAMAT AAUA Miami (MIA) to Key West flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 17m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Key West flights
MCO Orlando 4h 22m AFDLF9 MX Orlando (MCO) to Key West flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 26m AAIB AA Charlotte (CLT) to Key West flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 46m AAASBA AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Key West flights
DCA Washington 5h 47m AAASDL AA Washington (DCA) to Key West flights
TPA Tampa 5h 53m DLF9MX MX Tampa (TPA) to Key West flights
EWR Newark 6h 18m AFDLLY UA Newark (EWR) to Key West flights
ORD Chicago 6h 43m AAASCX AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Key West flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 55m AAASCX AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Key West flights
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Raleigh/Durham to Key West
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 802 mi 2h 25m nonstop

RDU–EYW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 802 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–EYW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 2h25 60%
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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to EYW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
965
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 → EYW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
EYW → RDU
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Key West from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Key West International Airport.
Metric RDU→EYW GSO→EYW FLO→EYW
Distance from RDU 66 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 32m 1h 51m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Key West International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Key West.
Distance & Flight Time
802 mi / 1,291 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m 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–EYW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Key West route.
Route details
Distance802 mi / 1,291 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: EYW
IATA / ICAOEYW / KEYW
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation3 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to EYW flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Key West International Airport take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 802 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RDU to EYW: 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 Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando.
Yes, return flights from EYW to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO and FLO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 EYW

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

RDU to EYW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to EYW is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 802 miles (1,291 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 Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Florence (FLO).