Raleigh/Durham to Gwinn (RDU–MQT) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Aug 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
DTW Detroit 4h 14m AFAMDL → DL Detroit (DTW) to Gwinn flights
ORD Chicago 4h 58m AAASCX → AAQR Chicago (ORD) to Gwinn flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 32m DLKESY → DL Minneapolis (MSP) to Gwinn flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Gwinn
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 850 mi 3h 5m nonstop

RDU–MQT had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 850 miles in 3h 5m.

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All flights from Gwinn (MQT) Gwinn to Raleigh/Durham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RDU–MQT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 82% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to MQT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
DTW ~4h 14m ORD ~4h 58m MSP ~5h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
201
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → MQT
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
MQT → RDU
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Gwinn is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · MQT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Gwinn.
Distance & Flight Time
850 mi / 1,368 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m 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–MQT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Gwinn route.
Route details
Distance850 mi / 1,368 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: MQT
Full nameMarquette/Sawyer International Airport
IATA / ICAOMQT / KSAW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation1,221 ft / 372 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to MQT flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Marquette/Sawyer International Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 850 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RDU to MQT: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 5m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MQT and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 MQT

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (MQT) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RDU to MQT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to MQT is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 850 miles (1,368 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.