Raleigh/Durham to Gander (RDU–YQX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between RDU and YQX. Nearest airports to RDU with scheduled service: Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY, 62 mi) · Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO, 66 mi) · Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV, 80 mi)
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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 3 hubs
YYZ Toronto 6h 24m ACEJATP → AC Toronto (YYZ) to Gander flights
YUL Montréal ~6h 3m ACAV → AC Montréal (YUL) to Gander flights
KEF Reykjavík ~11h 40m FI → Y4 Reykjavík (KEF) to Gander flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Gander
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1.5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and YQX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RDU Routes YQX Routes RDU Live Flights YQX Live Flights RDU Delays
All flights from Gander (YQX) Gander to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to YQX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
YUL ~6h 3m YYZ ~6h 24m KEF ~11h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
122
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 → YQX
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
YQX → RDU
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
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
+1.5h
Gander is 1.5 hours ahead of Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · YQX: NDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 7.5:00 PM in Gander.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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–YQX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Gander route.
Route details
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: YQX
Full nameGander International Airport
IATA / ICAOYQX / CYQX
TimezoneAmerica/St_Johns
Elevation496 ft / 151 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to YQX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YQX 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.
Gander is 1.5 hours ahead of Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from YQX 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.