Raleigh/Durham to Pittsburgh (RDU–PIT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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328 mi airlines 28/wk
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AA4494
AA American
E75
7:49 AM
EDT T2
9:16 AM
EDT
1h 27m
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AA4514
AA American
E75S
8:00 AM
EDT T2
9:27 AM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA4431
AA American
E75
4:51 PM
EDT T2
6:18 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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AA4496
AA American
E75
7:14 PM
EDT T2
8:43 PM
EDT
1h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA4517
AA American
E75
7:30 PM
EDT T2
9:00 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA4531
AA American
E75S
6:00 AM
EDT
7:24 AM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA4494
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
EDT
7:19 AM
EDT
1h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AA4514
AA American
E75S
6:00 AM
EDT
7:24 AM
EDT
1h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA4460
AA American
E75S
1:45 PM
EDT
3:10 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA4745
AA American
E75
4:45 PM
EDT
6:10 PM
EDT
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA4496
AA American
E75
5:18 PM
EDT
6:44 PM
EDT
1h 26m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Raleigh/Durham to Pittsburgh
2 carriers, 28 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 28 Flights/wk 328 mi 1h 27m nonstop 75 1-stop hubs

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 27m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–PIT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 E75, E75S 1h27-1h30 33% Oneworld
MX Breeze Airways 2 33%
Aircraft on this route
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
E75S Embraer E175 STD – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (28 flights/wk, 93%)
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 7%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to PIT direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
28
Outbound / wk
35
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to PIT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,269
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → PIT
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
100%
Return
PIT → 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 → PIT delays →

Other ways to reach Pittsburgh from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.
Metric RDU→PIT USA→PIT ILM→PIT
Distance from RDU 113 mi 122 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 28 1 1
Flight time 1h 27m 1h 1m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 33%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Pittsburgh International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Pittsburgh is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · PIT: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Pittsburgh.
Distance & Flight Time
328 mi / 528 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m to 1h 30m.
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.

RDU–PIT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Pittsburgh route.
Route details
Distance328 mi / 528 km
Flight time1h 27m to 1h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights28 out / 35 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: PIT
IATA / ICAOPIT / KPIT
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr9.7M
Elevation1,203 ft / 367 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to PIT flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport take approximately 1h 27m to 1h 30m. The route covers 328 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Breeze Airways.
There are approximately 28 nonstop flights per week from RDU to PIT. The return direction has about 35 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ORF, USA, ILM, CHA, CLE, TEB, FRG, CMH, CHS, CAK, ROC, RIC, BED, HPN, CRG, PWM, DAB, VRB, SUA, SFB, BCT, MLB, APF, MHT, DAL, IND, LIR, RNO, SLC, PUJ, YVR, SAN, PHL, SEA, AUS, IAD, EYW, JFK, ATL, DTW, JAX, KEF, MIA, BNA, BWI, EWR, CLT, BOS, STL, ORD, DCA, TPA, LAS, MCO, MSY, RSW, MSP, FLL, DFW, MDW, LGA, SFO, SRQ, HOU, DEN, IAH, PVD, LHR, LAX, PHX, BDL, YYZ, PBI, SBN and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from PIT to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include USA and ILM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 PIT

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Breeze Airways. With 28 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 27 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 328 miles (528 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 63 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ORF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA) and Wilmington (ILM).