Raleigh/Durham to Memphis (RDU–MEM) — 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–MEM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 632 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Breeze Airways | 2 | BCS3 | 2h | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| MTN MTN | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Memphis from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→MEM | GSO→MEM | EWN→MEM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 2 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 28m | 2h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 45% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · MEM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Memphis.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to MEM
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways and American Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RDU to MEM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to MEM is about 2 hours gate to gate. 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
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), New Bern (EWN) and Roanoke (ROA).