Raleigh/Durham to Roanoke (RDU–ROA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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120 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 19m AABAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Roanoke flights
IAD Dulles 3h 26m ACAVAZ → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Roanoke flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 49m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Roanoke flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 4m AAASBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Roanoke flights
LGA New York 4h 40m AAAMDL → AADL New York (LGA) to Roanoke flights
ORD Chicago 5h 27m AAASCX → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Roanoke flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 6m AAASCX → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Roanoke flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Roanoke
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 120 mi 0h 46m nonstop

RDU–ROA had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 120 miles in 0h 46m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RDU–ROA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 0 – – 86% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to ROA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
CLT ~3h 19m IAD ~3h 26m ATL ~3h 49m PHL ~4h 4m LGA ~4h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
487
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 → ROA
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
ROA → 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
Roanoke is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · ROA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Roanoke.
Distance & Flight Time
120 mi / 193 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 46m 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–ROA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Roanoke route.
Route details
Distance120 mi / 193 km
Flight time0h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: ROA
Full nameRoanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOROA / KROA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.8M
Elevation1,175 ft / 358 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to ROA flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport take about 0h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 120 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RDU to ROA: Delta Air Lines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 0h 46m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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 ROA

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) had nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RDU to ROA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ROA is about 0 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 120 miles (193 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.