Raleigh/Durham to Cincinnati (RDU–LUK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Cincinnati
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 381 mi 0h 56m nonstop 31 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and LUK, connecting options are available through 31 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to LUK.
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One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
CMH ~3h 19m PIT ~3h 34m CLT ~3h 36m IAD ~3h 42m BWI ~3h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
64
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 → LUK
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
LUK → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
Cincinnati is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · LUK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati.
Distance & Flight Time
381 mi / 612 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 56m.
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–LUK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Cincinnati route.
Route details
Distance381 mi / 612 km
Flight time0h 56m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vevay
Elevation483 ft / 147 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to LUK flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field take approximately 0h 56m. The route covers 381 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to LUK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, PIT, CLT, IAD, BWI, IND, JAX, MDW, ABE, CLE, CHO, BNA, DAL, BOS, JFK, YUL, FLL, DFW, MSP, MIA, BDL, HOU, IAH, PBI, AUS, BZN, SLC, SNA, PHX, VNY and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LUK 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 LUK

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to LUK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to LUK ranges from 0 hours 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 381 miles (612 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.