Raleigh/Durham to Richlands (RDU–OAJ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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98 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 12h ago
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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 8m AAIB AA Charlotte (CLT) to Richlands flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 47m AFAMDL AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Richlands flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Raleigh/Durham to Richlands
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 98 mi 0h 24m nonstop

RDU–OAJ had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 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 98 miles in 0h 24m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RDU–OAJ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 80% SkyTeam
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to OAJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
152
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → OAJ
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
OAJ → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Richlands from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Albert J Ellis Airport.
Metric RDU→OAJ USA→OAJ ILM→OAJ
Distance from RDU 113 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 0h 24m 0h 35m 0h 41m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Albert J Ellis Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Richlands.
Distance & Flight Time
98 mi / 158 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 24m 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.

RDU–OAJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Richlands route.
Route details
Distance98 mi / 158 km
Flight time0h 24m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: OAJ
IATA / ICAOOAJ / KOAJ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation94 ft / 29 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to OAJ flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Albert J Ellis Airport take about 0h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 98 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RDU to OAJ: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 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 September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 24m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to OAJ 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.
Yes, return flights from OAJ to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include USA and ILM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 OAJ

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in September 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 OAJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to OAJ is about 0 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 98 miles (158 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).