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

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MX766
MX Breeze Airways
BCS3
9:59 AM
EDT T1
11:44 AM
EDT
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MX2366
MX Breeze Airways
223
12:24 PM
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1h 55m
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MX606
Starts Sep 30
MX Breeze Airways
223
3:20 PM
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5:15 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 10 hubs
IAD Dulles 3h 33m ACAVAZ → AVOSSN Dulles (IAD) to Syracuse flights
DCA Washington 3h 38m AAASDL → AA Washington (DCA) to Syracuse flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 51m AAASBA → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Syracuse flights
LGA New York 3h 55m AAAFAM → DL New York (LGA) to Syracuse flights
DTW Detroit 4h 2m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Syracuse flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 2m AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Syracuse flights
JFK New York 4h 6m AAAMAT → B6DLEI New York (JFK) to Syracuse flights
BOS Boston 4h 12m AFAMB6 → AAB6TP Boston (BOS) to Syracuse flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 23m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Syracuse flights
BNA Nashville 4h 35m AADLWN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Syracuse flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Syracuse
2 carriers, 2 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 520 mi 1h 45m nonstop

RDU–SYR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Breeze Airways and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 520 miles in approximately 1h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps 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 Breeze Airways 2 BCS3 1h45 80% – –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 80% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
0
flights
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
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SYR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
IAD ~3h 33m DCA ~3h 38m PHL ~3h 51m LGA ~3h 55m DTW ~4h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,313
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
25%
Return
SYR → RDU
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → SYR delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Syracuse from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
Metric RDU→SYR GSO→SYR
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 2 –
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 33m
Departure OTP 80% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Syracuse flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Syracuse Hancock International Airport.
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 45m 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 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights2 out / 4 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 45m gate to gate. The route covers 520 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from RDU to SYR: Breeze Airways and American Airlines.
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, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Philadelphia.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SYR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from SYR 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 SYR

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) are connected by nonstop service from Breeze Airways and American Airlines. With 2 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 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 520 miles (836 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).