Raleigh/Durham to Toronto (RDU–YYZ) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–YYZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 541 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: TP, UA | 14 | E75, E75S | 1h50-1h53 | Star Alliance | TP, UA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→YYZ | FAY→YYZ | GSO→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 62 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 33 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 53m | 1h 32m | 1h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Toronto.
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.
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.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
RDU–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to YYZ
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 33 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to YYZ is about 1 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 541 miles (870 km). There are approximately 33 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville (FAY), Greensboro (GSO) and Roanoke (ROA).