Raleigh/Durham to Smyrna (RDU–MQY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RDU and MQY. Nearest airports to RDU with scheduled service: Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT, 130 mi) · Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY, 62 mi) · Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO, 66 mi)
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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 2 hubs
CLT Charlotte ~3h 46m AABAIB → LF Charlotte (CLT) to Smyrna flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 40m AAASCX → LF Chicago (ORD) to Smyrna flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Smyrna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and MQY, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore RDU Routes MQY Routes RDU Live Flights MQY Live Flights RDU Delays
All flights from Smyrna (MQY) Smyrna to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to MQY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CLT ~3h 46m ORD ~5h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → MQY
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
MQY → RDU
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
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
-1h
Smyrna is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · MQY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Smyrna.
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–MQY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Smyrna route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: MQY
Full nameSmyrna Airport
IATA / ICAOMQY / KMQY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation543 ft / 166 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to MQY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Smyrna is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from MQY to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.