Raleigh/Durham to Ontario (RDU–ONT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,187 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 6h 33m AADLWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Ontario flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 38m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Ontario flights
DAL Dallas 6h 40m WN → WN Dallas (DAL) to Ontario flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 45m AAASWN → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Ontario flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 50m DLWN → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Ontario flights
DEN Denver 6h 57m F9UAWN → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to Ontario flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 1m AAASCX → AABAF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Ontario flights
MDW Chicago 7h 5m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Ontario flights
HOU Houston 7h 13m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Ontario flights
AUS Austin 7h 15m AMDLWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Ontario flights
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Raleigh/Durham to Ontario
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,187 mi 4h 16m nonstop -3h behind

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

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All flights from Ontario (ONT) Ontario to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ONT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
BNA ~6h 33m ATL ~6h 38m DAL ~6h 40m PHX ~6h 45m LAS ~6h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,187
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 → ONT
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
100%
Return
ONT → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → ONT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Ontario from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Ontario International Airport.
Metric RDU→ONT GSO→ONT
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 4h 16m 4h 19m
Departure OTP 79% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Ontario flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Ontario International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Ontario is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · ONT: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Ontario.
Distance & Flight Time
2,187 mi / 3,519 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 16m 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–ONT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Ontario route.
Route details
Distance2,187 mi / 3,519 km
Flight time4h 16m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ONT
Full nameOntario International Airport
IATA / ICAOONT / KONT
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr7.0M
Elevation944 ft / 288 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to ONT flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ontario International Airport take about 4h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 2,187 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Love Field.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ONT 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.
Ontario is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. 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 ONT

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

RDU to ONT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ONT is about 4 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,187 miles (3,519 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Love Field. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).