Raleigh/Durham to Syracuse (RDU–SYR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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MX134
MX Mexicana
BCS3
9:45 AM
EDT T1
11:28 AM
EDT
1h 43m
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M T W T F S S
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MX330
MX Mexicana
E90
12:01 PM
EDT T1
1:44 PM
EDT
1h 43m
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MX135
MX Mexicana
BCS3
12:08 PM
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1:52 PM
EDT
1h 44m
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MX331
MX Mexicana
E90
2:44 PM
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4:28 PM
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1h 44m
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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
IAD Dulles 3h 46m ACAVAZ → AVOSSN Dulles (IAD) to Syracuse flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 46m AAASBA → AA Philadelphia (PHL) to Syracuse flights
DCA Washington 3h 48m AAASDL → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Syracuse flights
DTW Detroit 4h 2m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse flights
JFK New York 4h 6m AAAMAT → B6DLEI New York (JFK) to Syracuse flights
LGA New York 4h 7m AAAMDL → DL New York (LGA) to Syracuse flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 22m AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Syracuse flights
BNA Nashville 4h 23m AADLWN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Syracuse flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 30m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Syracuse flights
ORD Chicago 5h 21m AAASCX → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Syracuse flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Syracuse
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 520 mi 1h 43m nonstop

RDU–SYR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Mexicana leads the route. The flight covers 520 miles in approximately 1h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RDU Routes SYR Routes RDU Live Flights SYR Live Flights RDU Delays SYR Delays
All flights from Syracuse (SYR) Syracuse to Raleigh/Durham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–SYR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Mexicana 3 BCS3, E90 1h43 80% – –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
E90 Embraer 190 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (3 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 SYR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SYR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
BUF ~3h 21m PIT ~3h 44m IAD ~3h 46m PHL ~3h 46m DCA ~3h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,415
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 → SYR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
84%
Return
SYR → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → SYR delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Syracuse is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · SYR: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Syracuse.
Distance & Flight Time
520 mi / 836 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 43m 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–SYR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Syracuse route.
Route details
Distance520 mi / 836 km
Flight time1h 43m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 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: SYR
Full nameSyracuse Hancock International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYR / KSYR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation421 ft / 128 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to SYR flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Syracuse Hancock International Airport take about 1h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 520 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RDU to SYR: 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 Washington Dulles, Philadelphia and Ronald Reagan Washington National.
Yes, return flights from SYR 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 SYR

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to SYR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to SYR is about 1 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 520 miles (836 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Philadelphia and Ronald Reagan Washington National. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.