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

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120 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2h ago
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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 10 hubs
CLT Charlotte 3h 19m AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Roanoke flights
IAD Dulles 3h 25m ACAVAZ → ACAVUA Dulles (IAD) to Roanoke flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 51m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Roanoke flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 14m AAASBA → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Roanoke flights
LGA New York 4h 29m AAAMDL → AADL New York (LGA) to Roanoke flights
ORD Chicago 5h 20m AAASCX → AANZUA Chicago (ORD) to Roanoke flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 7m AAASCX → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Roanoke flights
AUS Austin ~6h 6m AMDLWN → Austin (AUS) to Roanoke flights
MIA Miami ~6h 13m AAAMAT → Miami (MIA) to Roanoke flights
MSP Minneapolis ~6h 13m DLKEKL → SY Minneapolis (MSP) to Roanoke flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Raleigh/Durham to Roanoke
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
120 mi 0h 35m nonstop

RDU–ROA 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 ROA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
CLT ~3h 19m IAD ~3h 25m ATL ~3h 51m PHL ~4h 14m LGA ~4h 29m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
490
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
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
ROA → RDU
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
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 35m 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 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
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 35m gate to gate. The route covers 120 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas, Washington Dulles and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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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 ROA

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to ROA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to ROA is about 0 hours 35 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.