Raleigh/Durham to St Simons Island (RDU–SSI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to St Simons Island
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
359 mi 1h 12m nonstop 19 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and SSI, connecting options are available through 19 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SSI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
GSO ~3h 29m PDK ~3h 55m CLT ~3h 56m IAD ~4h 12m FTY ~4h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
160
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 → SSI
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Return
SSI → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach St Simons Island from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to St Simons Island Airport.
Metric RDU→SSI GSO→SSI
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 1h 12m 1h 11m
Departure OTP 33% –
Greensboro (GSO) to St Simons Island flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to St Simons Island Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
St Simons Island is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · SSI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in St Simons Island.
Distance & Flight Time
359 mi / 578 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 12m.
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–SSI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to St Simons Island route.
Route details
Distance359 mi / 578 km
Flight time1h 12m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: SSI
Full nameSt Simons Island Airport
IATA / ICAOSSI / KSSI
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to SSI flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to St Simons Island Airport take approximately 1h 12m. The route covers 359 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, PDK, CLT, IAD, FTY, SFB, ATL, SRQ, DAB, BWI, PIT, PBI, MLB, CLE, DAL, EWR, BOS, PHX and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SSI to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SSI

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and St Simons Island Airport (SSI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to SSI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to SSI ranges from 1 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 359 miles (578 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).