Raleigh/Durham to Minneapolis (RDU–FCM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Minneapolis
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
987 mi 2h 31m nonstop -1h behind

RDU–FCM 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 → FCM
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
FCM → RDU
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Flying Cloud Airport.
Metric RDU→FCM ILM→FCM
Distance from RDU 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 2h 31m 2h 56m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Flying Cloud Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Distance & Flight Time
987 mi / 1,588 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 31m 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–FCM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Distance987 mi / 1,588 km
Flight time2h 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: FCM
IATA / ICAOFCM / KFCM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation906 ft / 276 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to FCM flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Flying Cloud Airport take about 2h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 987 miles.
Minneapolis is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Nearby alternatives include ILM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 FCM

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to FCM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to FCM is about 2 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 987 miles (1,588 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILM).