Raleigh/Durham to Atlanta (RDU–FTY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
356 mi 1h 8m nonstop 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and FTY, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to FTY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Atlanta from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Fulton County Airport Brown Field.
Metric RDU→FTY GSO→FTY
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 1h 8m 1h 13m
Departure OTP 84% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Atlanta flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Fulton County Airport Brown Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
356 mi / 573 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m.
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–FTY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance356 mi / 573 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: FTY
Full nameFulton County Airport Brown Field
IATA / ICAOFTY / KFTY
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to FTY flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fulton County Airport Brown Field take approximately 1h 8m. The route covers 356 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GKT, CHS, CLT, TYS, RIC, SDF, IAD, DAY, BNA, MEM, BHM, SSI, PHL, CLE, IND, TPA, CMH, UOX, MCO, MKE, DAL, DTW, MDW, STL, YYZ, RSW, PBI, FLL, EWR, SRQ, BOS, HOU, MSY and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from FTY to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. 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 FTY

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Fulton County Airport Brown Field (FTY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to FTY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to FTY ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 356 miles (573 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GKT. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).