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

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381 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
EWR Newark ~4h 50m AFDLLY → Newark (EWR) to Cincinnati flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 45m AAASCX → Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 46m DLKEKL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati flights
SAN San Diego ~11h 7m ASMX → SY San Diego (SAN) to Cincinnati flights
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Raleigh/Durham to Cincinnati
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
381 mi 1h 21m nonstop

RDU–LUK has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Cincinnati (LUK) Cincinnati to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to LUK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
EWR ~4h 50m ORD ~5h 45m MSP ~5h 46m SAN ~11h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
LUK → RDU
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
Metric RDU→LUK GSO→LUK
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 1h 21m 0h 48m
Departure OTP 82% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Cincinnati flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field.
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 1h 21m 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.

Facts

RDU–LUK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Cincinnati route.
Route details
Distance381 mi / 612 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: LUK
Full nameCincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field
IATA / ICAOLUK / KLUK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
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 about 1h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 381 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from LUK 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.
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 is about 1 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 381 miles (612 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).