Raleigh/Durham to Madison (RDU–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX1702
MX Mexicana
BCS3
7:00 AM
EDT T1
8:25 AM
CDT
2h 25m
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M T W T F S S
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MX1703
MX Mexicana
223
6:50 PM
CDT
10:00 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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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 10 hubs
DTW Detroit 3h 56m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Madison flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 25m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Madison flights
ORD Chicago 4h 25m AAASCX → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Madison flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 33m AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Madison flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 48m DLKEKL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 2m AAASBA → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Madison flights
EWR Newark 5h 16m AFDLLY → EJAUA Newark (EWR) to Madison flights
LGA New York 5h 25m AAAMDL → AADL New York (LGA) to Madison flights
DCA Washington 5h 38m AAASDL → AADL Washington (DCA) to Madison flights
BOS Boston 5h 59m AFAMB6 → AADLEJA Boston (BOS) to Madison flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Madison
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 753 mi 2h 25m nonstop -1h behind

RDU–MSN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 753 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RDU Routes MSN Routes RDU Live Flights MSN Live Flights RDU Delays MSN Delays
All flights from Madison (MSN) Madison to Raleigh/Durham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–MSN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 BCS3 2h25 60% – –
UA United Airlines 0 – – 60% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to MSN 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
DTW ~3h 56m PIT ~4h 5m CMH ~4h 5m CLE ~4h 6m SDF ~4h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,016
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 → MSN
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
88%
Return
MSN → RDU
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → MSN delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Madison.
Distance & Flight Time
753 mi / 1,211 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m 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–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Madison route.
Route details
Distance753 mi / 1,211 km
Flight time2h 25m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to MSN flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dane County Regional Truax Field take about 2h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 753 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from RDU to MSN: Mexicana and United Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
Madison is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from MSN 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.

Flights from RDU to MSN

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana and United Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to MSN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to MSN is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 753 miles (1,211 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.