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

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98 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 23m AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Richlands flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 50m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Richlands flights
ILM Wilmington ~2h 53m MTN → AA Wilmington (ILM) to Richlands flights
MIA Miami ~6h 1m AAAMAT → Miami (MIA) to Richlands flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Richlands
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
98 mi 0h 52m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to OAJ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
ILM ~2h 53m CLT ~3h 23m ATL ~3h 50m MIA ~6h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
147
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 → OAJ
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
OAJ → RDU
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richlands from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Albert J Ellis Airport.
Metric RDU→OAJ ILM→OAJ
Distance from RDU – 122 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 0h 52m 0h 41m
Departure OTP 70% –
Wilmington (ILM) to Richlands flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Albert J Ellis Airport.
Know before you go

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 52m 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–OAJ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Richlands route.
Route details
Distance98 mi / 158 km
Flight time0h 52m
Time difference0 hours
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: OAJ
Full nameAlbert J Ellis Airport
IATA / ICAOOAJ / KOAJ
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation94 ft / 29 m
FAQ

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 52m gate to gate. The route covers 98 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from OAJ to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to OAJ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to OAJ is about 0 hours 52 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 Wilmington (ILM).