Raleigh/Durham to Matamoros (RDU–MAM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RDU Airport Page →
1,309 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 5mos 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 1 hub
MEX Mexico City 21h 53m AM AM Mexico City (MEX) to Matamoros flights
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Raleigh/Durham to Matamoros
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,309 mi 3h 26m nonstop -1h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to MAM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
37
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → MAM
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
MAM → RDU
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Matamoros is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · MAM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Matamoros.
Distance & Flight Time
1,309 mi / 2,107 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 26m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

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.

RDU–MAM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Matamoros route.
Route details
Distance1,309 mi / 2,107 km
Flight time3h 26m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: MAM
IATA / ICAOMAM / MMMA
TimezoneAmerica/Matamoros
Elevation25 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to MAM flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to General Servando Canales International Airport take about 3h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,309 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Mexico City Benito Juárez.
Matamoros is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
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 MAM

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and General Servando Canales International Airport (MAM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to MAM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to MAM is about 3 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,309 miles (2,107 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.