Raleigh/Durham to Pittsburgh (RDU–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RDU–PIT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Mexicana lead the route. The flight covers 328 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 116 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 28 | E75 | 1h27-1h30 | Oneworld | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 5 | 223, BCS3 | 1h21 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→PIT | USA→PIT | ILM→PIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 113 mi | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 21m | 1h 1m | 1h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
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 Mexicana. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to PIT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to PIT ranges from 1 hours 21 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 328 miles (528 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 33 return, totaling 66 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
116 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CHO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).