Raleigh/Durham to Portland (RDU–PDX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,358 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 46 1-stop flights Verified 28m 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
DEN Denver 7h 8m F9UAWN → ASCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Portland flights
STL St Louis 7h 10m F9WN → ASWN St Louis (STL) to Portland flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 15m DLKEKL → AFAMAS Minneapolis (MSP) to Portland flights
MDW Chicago 7h 20m LXJWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Portland flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 22m AFAMDL → AFAMAS Atlanta (ATL) to Portland flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 38m AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Portland flights
SEA Seattle 7h 41m ASAYDL → AMASAY Seattle (SEA) to Portland flights
ORD Chicago 7h 48m AAASCX → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Portland flights
BNA Nashville 7h 58m AADLWN → AS Nashville (BNA) to Portland flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h DLKE → AMASDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Portland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Portland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,358 mi 5h 21m nonstop -3h behind

RDU–PDX 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 Portland (PDX) Portland to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to PDX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
DEN ~7h 8m STL ~7h 10m MSP ~7h 15m MDW ~7h 20m ATL ~7h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,543
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 → PDX
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
91%
Return
PDX → RDU
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → PDX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Portland from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Portland International Airport.
Metric RDU→PDX GSO→PDX
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights ~1 –
Flight time 5h 21m 5h 15m
Departure OTP 81% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Portland flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Portland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Portland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,358 mi / 3,794 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 21m 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–PDX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Portland route.
Route details
Distance2,358 mi / 3,794 km
Flight time5h 21m
Time difference-3 hours
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: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to PDX flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Portland International Airport take about 5h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 2,358 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, St. Louis Lambert and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Portland is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from PDX to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PDX

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

RDU to PDX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to PDX is about 5 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,358 miles (3,794 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, St. Louis Lambert and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).