Raleigh/Durham to New York (RDU–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–JFK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, JetBlue and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 427 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, VS | 28 | CR9 | 1h40-2h05 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: BA, EI, EY, FI, HA, JU, KQ, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP | 24 | 223, 320, BCS3 | 1h33-1h48 | – | BA, EI, EY, FI, HA, JU, KQ, LO, QR, SQ, TK, TP | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, IB, QF, QR, RJ | 21 | E75 | 1h56-2h52 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, CX, G3, IB, QF, QR, RJ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→JFK | GSO→JFK | USA→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 410 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 48m | 1h 4m | 1h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 0% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
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.
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.
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.
RDU–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.