Raleigh/Durham to Calgary (RDU–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
BNA Nashville 6h 35m AADLWN ASPWS Nashville (BNA) to Calgary flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 49m DLKESY AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Calgary flights
YYZ Toronto 6h 59m ACEJATP ACAFAM Toronto (YYZ) to Calgary flights
ATL Atlanta 7h AFAMDL CHGWS Atlanta (ATL) to Calgary flights
DEN Denver 7h 12m F9UAWN ACUAWS Denver (DEN) to Calgary flights
ORD Chicago 7h 13m AAASCX AAACAY Chicago (ORD) to Calgary flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 32m AABAIB AAPD Charlotte (CLT) to Calgary flights
EWR Newark 7h 33m AFDLLY AC Newark (EWR) to Calgary flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 44m AAASCX AAAYIB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Calgary flights
IAD Dulles 8h ACAVAZ ACUA Dulles (IAD) to Calgary flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Calgary
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,014
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → YYC
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
97%
Return
YYC → RDU
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → YYC delays →

Other ways to reach Calgary from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Calgary International Airport.
Metric RDU→YYC ROA→YYC
Distance from RDU 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Calgary International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Calgary is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 4:00 PM in Calgary.
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.

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.

RDU–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Calgary route.
Route details
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: YYC
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to YYC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Toronto Pearson.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YYC 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.
Calgary is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from YYC to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ROA. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Roanoke (ROA).