Raleigh/Durham to New Orleans (RDU–NEW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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766 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 1 hub
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~5h 24m ADB6DL → Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to New Orleans flights
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Raleigh/Durham to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
766 mi 1h 46m nonstop -1h behind

RDU–NEW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to NEW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
FLL ~5h 24m
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 → NEW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
NEW → RDU
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
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
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · NEW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
766 mi / 1,232 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m 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–NEW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance766 mi / 1,232 km
Flight time1h 46m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: NEW
Full nameLakefront Airport
IATA / ICAONEW / KNEW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation8 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to NEW flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Lakefront Airport take about 1h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 766 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from NEW 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 NEW

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Lakefront Airport (NEW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to NEW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to NEW is about 1 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 766 miles (1,232 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.