Raleigh/Durham to Pittsburgh (RDU–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–PIT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Breeze Airways lead the route. The flight covers 328 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 14 | E75, E75S | 1h28-1h35 | Oneworld | – | |
| MX Breeze Airways | 4 | 223, BCS3 | 1h21-1h24 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→PIT | GSO→PIT | USA→PIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 18 | – | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 26m | 1h 11m | 1h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · PIT: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
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–PIT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to PIT
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Breeze Airways. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
RDU to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to PIT is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 328 miles (528 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 34 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).