Raleigh/Durham to Atlanta (RDU–PDK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 342 mi 1h 16m nonstop 41 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and PDK, connecting options are available through 41 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to PDK.
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One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
CHS ~2h 55m SAV ~3h 7m FTY ~3h 15m CLT ~3h 24m SSI ~3h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
440
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 → PDK
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
PDK → RDU
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
58%
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
0h
Atlanta is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · PDK: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta.
Distance & Flight Time
342 mi / 550 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 16m.
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–PDK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Atlanta route.
Route details
Distance342 mi / 550 km
Flight time1h 16m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 2 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: PDK
Full nameDeKalb Peachtree Airport
IATA / ICAOPDK / KPDK
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation1,003 ft / 306 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to PDK flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to DeKalb Peachtree Airport take approximately 1h 16m. The route covers 342 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to PDK. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHS, SAV, FTY, CLT, SSI, RIC, LUK, IAD, BWI, PIT, ORF, IND, CLE, MCO, DAB, PHL, BNA, BED, MDW, MEM, RSW, DAL, FLL, YYZ, EWR, SRQ, PBI, MIA, AUS, BOS, HOU, YUL, MSP, DEN, LIR, PHX, SLC, LAS, SJC, LAX and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PDK 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 PDK

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to PDK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to PDK ranges from 1 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 342 miles (550 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 3 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CHS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.