Raleigh/Durham to Portsmouth (RDU–PSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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653 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 22m ago
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MX Mexicana
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3:32 PM
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MX Mexicana
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6:12 PM
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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 4 hubs
MCO Orlando 5h 43m AFDLF9 → MX Orlando (MCO) to Portsmouth flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 39m AAAFAS → AN Los Angeles (LAX) to Portsmouth flights
PIT Pittsburgh ~4h 6m AAMX → Pittsburgh (PIT) to Portsmouth flights
RSW Fort Myers ~7h 6m MX → Fort Myers (RSW) to Portsmouth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Portsmouth
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 653 mi 2h nonstop

RDU–PSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 653 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Portsmouth (PSM) Portsmouth to Raleigh/Durham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–PSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 2 223 2h 69% – –
Aircraft on this route
223 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to PSM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to PSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
PIT ~4h 6m MCO ~5h 43m RSW ~7h 6m LAX ~10h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
41
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 → PSM
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Return
PSM → RDU
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
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
Portsmouth is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · PSM: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Portsmouth.
Distance & Flight Time
653 mi / 1,052 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 0m 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–PSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Portsmouth route.
Route details
Distance653 mi / 1,052 km
Flight time2h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: PSM
Full namePortsmouth International Airport at Pease
IATA / ICAOPSM / KPSM
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation100 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to PSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Portsmouth International Airport at Pease take about 2h gate to gate. The route covers 653 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RDU to PSM: Mexicana.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Orlando and Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from PSM 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 PSM

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to PSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to PSM is about 2 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 653 miles (1,052 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Orlando and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.