Raleigh/Durham to Providenciales (RDU–PLS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between RDU and PLS, connecting options are available through 63 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Providenciales from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→PLS | ILM→PLS |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 8m | 2h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · PLS: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Providenciales.
US passport holders enter the Turks and Caicos Islands visa-free for up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required. Complete the online TCI Assured Portal health declaration before arrival. At Providenciales International Airport (PLS), immigration stamps your passport.
The archipelago has 40 islands and cays, 8 of which are inhabited. Providenciales (Provo) is the tourism and population center, with Grace Bay Beach consistently ranked among the world's best beaches. Grand Turk, the capital island, has the Turks and Caicos National Museum and is a cruise ship port. The islands sit on the third-largest barrier reef system in the world. Scuba diving and snorkeling at the wall drop-offs are the signature activities.
Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Providenciales run about 1 hour 45 minutes on American Airlines. New York JFK to PLS runs about 3 hours 30 minutes on JetBlue and Delta. Atlanta, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale, Boston, and Philadelphia also have nonstop service. Turks and Caicos uses the US dollar as its official currency, so no exchange is needed. Card payments work at resorts, restaurants, and shops. ATMs are available in Provo and Grand Turk. There is no public bus service. Taxis from PLS airport to Grace Bay cost $28 to $35 (fixed rates). Car rental starts at $50 per day. Driving is on the left (British style). Inter-island flights on interCaribbean and Caicos Express connect Provo to Grand Turk (25 minutes), South Caicos, and Salt Cay.
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–PLS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to PLS
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Providenciales International Airport (PLS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
RDU to PLS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to PLS ranges from 2 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,051 miles (1,691 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
63 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILM).