Raleigh/Durham to New York (RDU–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Raleigh/Durham to New York
3 carriers, 425 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines
425 Flights/wk
427 mi
1h 6m nonstop
121 1-stop hubs
RDU–JFK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 427 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 121 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop RDU–JFK service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, IB, QF, QR, RJ | 35 | E75, E75L | 1h46-2h01 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, IB, QF, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, VS | 28 | CR9 | 1h46-1h56 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: BA, EI, EY, FI, HA, KQ, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP | 21 | 320, BCS3 | 1h39-1h45 | – | BA, EI, EY, FI, HA, KQ, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP |
Aircraft on this route
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 JFK direction.
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425
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to JFK.
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach New York from Raleigh/Durham
Nearby airports with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
| Metric | RDU→JFK | GSO→JFK | USA→JFK |
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| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 425 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 6m | 2h 31m | 1h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Greensboro (GSO) to New York flights · Concord (USA) to New York flights · Wilmington (ILM) to New York flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to John F. Kennedy International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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New York is 0 hours
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Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
RDU: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
427 mi / 686 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m to 2h 2m.
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.
Getting from JFK
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
New York Climate
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
Facts
RDU–JFK Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to New York route.
Route details
Distance427 mi / 686 km
Flight time1h 6m to 2h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights425 out / 361 return
1-stop connections121 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about RDU to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take approximately 1h 6m to 2h 2m. The route covers 427 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines. Plus 26 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 425 nonstop flights per week from RDU to JFK. The return direction has about 361 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FRG, MMU, TEB, BWI, ISP, ORF, AGS, HPN, ABE, ERI, RIC, LGA, HHH, ILM, LUK, PHL, BED, FTY, MHT, ECP, CHS, AVL, ACK, ALB, RBW, SAV, YQB, ISM, ORL, MDW, PWK, BHM, SUA, NAS, LAL, GRR, FXE, VRB, MLB, EWR, MKE, OKC, APF, BCT, CVG, TMB, OPF, JAN, DAL, FOE, PLS, HOU, BJC, YUL, SDF, BZN, SAT, MEM, LIR, PUJ, RNO, JAX, PDX, VNY, PSP, CUN, SMF, YVR, STL, BDL, IAD, BOS, ATL, YYZ, DAB, DTW, DCA, PVD, MIA, PIT, CLT, BNA, MEX, CDG, FLL, BUF, DUB, MCO, MSP, DEN, ROC, SYR, RSW, ORD, CMH, TPA, MCI, SJU, SAN, BTV, CLE, DFW, KEF, PBI, LHR, PWM, IND, AUS, FRA, LAX, SLC, SEA, LAS, MSY, PHX, IAH, SFO, PTY, BGR, SRQ and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JFK 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.
Block time runs 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours on the 430-mile route. Southbound return flights are 5 to 10 minutes faster with prevailing winds. JFK ground congestion during afternoon banks can add 15 to 20 minutes of taxi time, so morning departures tend to stay closer to scheduled block.
JetBlue operates 2 to 4 daily nonstops, and Delta flies 2 to 3 daily frequencies. JetBlue uses A220-300 and A320 aircraft. Delta fields 737-800 or A220-100 depending on the bank. Combined, you get 5 to 7 departures spread across the day with heavier morning and evening frequency.
JFK puts you closer to Brooklyn and Queens. Newark is faster to Midtown Manhattan via NJ Transit or the new Newark AirTrain to Penn Station. If connecting internationally, JFK has deeper transatlantic and Asian coverage. Newark is United's hub with strong European options. For downtown Manhattan, both are comparable at 60 to 90 minutes door-to-door depending on traffic.
AirTrain connects all JFK terminals to Jamaica Station, where the LIRR runs to Penn Station in 20 minutes. Total trip is about 50 to 60 minutes. The A train from Howard Beach is slower but cheaper. Rideshare and taxi run $60 to $90 and take 45 to 90 minutes depending on time of day and which bridge or tunnel route the driver takes.
RDU handles about 15 million passengers a year across two terminals. Terminal 2 is the main hub for Delta and JetBlue. Security lines rarely exceed 15 minutes. Parking is plentiful and cheaper than major East Coast airports. The airport sits 12 miles northwest of downtown Raleigh and 10 miles southeast of Durham, making it accessible from both cities and the Research Triangle.
Raleigh-Durham to New York JFK: Research Triangle to the City
RDU-JFK connects North Carolina's Research Triangle to New York's largest international gateway. The 430-mile route takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. JetBlue and Delta share the corridor with 5 to 7 combined daily nonstops. The route feeds business traffic between the Triangle's tech and biotech corridor and New York's financial and media sectors. JetBlue prices this route competitively as part of its mid-Atlantic focus city strategy at JFK.
JFK is the stronger choice for international connections, especially to Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Travelers heading to Manhattan have multiple ground options: AirTrain to LIRR is the fastest public transit combo at about 50 minutes to Penn Station. RDU's compact layout and short security lines make this an easy same-day trip for business travelers who want to maximize time in the city.