Raleigh/Durham to Memphis (RDU–MEM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
MX540
MX Breeze
BCS3
9:47 AM
EDT T1
10:47 AM
CDT
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
MX541
MX Breeze
BCS3
11:27 AM
CDT
2:29 PM
EDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Raleigh/Durham to Memphis
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 632 mi 2h nonstop -1h behind 61 1-stop hubs

RDU–MEM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 632 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–MEM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 BCS3 2h 33%
AA American Airlines 1 33% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to MEM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to MEM.
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One-Stop Connections
61
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,592
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 → MEM
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
38%
Return
MEM → RDU
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → MEM delays →

Other ways to reach Memphis from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Memphis International Airport.
Metric RDU→MEM GSO→MEM
Distance from RDU 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 2
Flight time 2h 1h 28m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Memphis International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
Distance & Flight Time
632 mi / 1,017 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m.
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–MEM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Memphis route.
Route details
Distance632 mi / 1,017 km
Flight time2h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections61 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: MEM
IATA / ICAOMEM / KMEM
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation341 ft / 104 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to MEM flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Memphis International Airport take approximately 2h. The route covers 632 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from RDU to MEM. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHA, CVG, ORF, GSO, RIC, JAX, SDF, IAD, PIT, CHS, ABE, CLE, PNS, TTN, SFB, APF, YYZ, IND, RSW, PBI, VRB, MSY, MHT, JFK, FRG, SAT, ISP, YYR, RNO, BZN, DAL, SEA, SFO, SLC, ATL, MIA, CLT, IAH, DCA, EWR, BOS, BNA, LAS, ORD, AUS, MDW, DTW, DFW, DEN, PHX, MCO, FRA, MSP, CDG, BWI, HOU, LGA, FLL, TPA, PHL and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Memphis is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from MEM 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.
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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 MEM

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Breeze Airways. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to MEM ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 632 miles (1,017 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).