Raleigh/Durham to Pellston (RDU–PLN) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DTW Detroit 4h 8m AFAMDL → DL Detroit (DTW) to Pellston flights
ORD Chicago 4h 55m AAASCX → UA Chicago (ORD) to Pellston flights
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Raleigh/Durham to Pellston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
739 mi 1h 41m nonstop

RDU–PLN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to PLN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
DTW ~4h 8m ORD ~4h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
140
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 → PLN
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
PLN → RDU
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
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
Pellston is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · PLN: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Pellston.
Distance & Flight Time
739 mi / 1,190 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 41m 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–PLN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Pellston route.
Route details
Distance739 mi / 1,190 km
Flight time1h 41m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: PLN
Full namePellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport
IATA / ICAOPLN / KPLN
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation721 ft / 220 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to PLN flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport take about 1h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 739 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from PLN 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 PLN

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to PLN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to PLN is about 1 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 739 miles (1,190 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.