Raleigh/Durham to Moline (RDU–MLI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Moline
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 739 mi 2h 6m nonstop -1h behind 22 1-stop hubs

RDU–MLI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. BBQ leads the route. The flight covers 739 miles in approximately 2h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–MLI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BBQ BBQ 0 74%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BBQ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to MLI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
467
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.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Moline.
Distance & Flight Time
739 mi / 1,190 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 6m.
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–MLI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Moline route.
Route details
Distance739 mi / 1,190 km
Flight time2h 6m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: MLI
IATA / ICAOMLI / KMLI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation590 ft / 180 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to MLI flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Quad City International Airport take approximately 2h 6m. The route covers 739 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: BBQ.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, PIT, BWI, NAS, BNA, MSP, SFB, BHM, SDF, HOU, PGD, ASE, PNS, PHX, IAD, CLT, ORD, ATL, DFW, DEN, SRQ and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Moline is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
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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 MLI

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Quad City International Airport (MLI) are connected by nonstop service from BBQ.

RDU to MLI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to MLI ranges from 2 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 739 miles (1,190 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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