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

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Raleigh/Durham to Key West
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 802 mi 2h 20m nonstop 33 1-stop hubs

RDU–EYW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 802 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–EYW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 223 2h20 74% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 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 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to EYW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ORF ~4h 9m SFB ~4h 10m SRQ ~4h 12m RSW ~4h 26m PBI ~4h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,138
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 → EYW
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
EYW → RDU
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
79%
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
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 20m.
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–EYW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Key West route.
Route details
Distance802 mi / 1,291 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections33 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: EYW
Full nameKey West International Airport
IATA / ICAOEYW / KEYW
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation3 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to EYW flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Key West International Airport take approximately 2h 20m. The route covers 802 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RDU to EYW. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORF, SFB, SRQ, RSW, PBI, AVL, LEX, SBN, BWI, DAL, CVG, PVD, AUS, HVN, SLC, SJC, ATL, PIT, MIA, FLL, MCO, CLT, DCA, TPA, IAD, LGA, BOS, DFW, ORD, IAH, EWR, PHL and IND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EYW 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 EYW

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

RDU to EYW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to EYW ranges from 2 hours 20 minutes. 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

33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via ORF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.