Richmond to Raleigh/Durham (RIC–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
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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
BWI Baltimore 3h WN WN Baltimore (BWI) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAD Dulles 3h 2m ACAVCM ACAVAZ Dulles (IAD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 13m AABA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHL Philadelphia 3h 35m AABAQR AABAEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 3h 54m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
EWR Newark 4h 5m ACUA AFDLLY Newark (EWR) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LGA New York 4h 7m AADLPD AAAFAM New York (LGA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
JFK New York 4h 15m AFAMB6 AAAFAM New York (JFK) to Raleigh/Durham flights
BNA Nashville 4h 17m G4WN AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DTW Detroit 4h 27m AFAMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Richmond to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
139 mi 0h 30m nonstop

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RIC to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,863
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
RIC → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
Return
RDU → RIC
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Richmond

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric RIC→RDU PHF→RDU ORF→RDU
Distance from RIC 52 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights
Flight time 0h 30m 0h 29m 0h 39m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of RIC with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
139 mi / 223 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

RIC–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance139 mi / 223 km
Flight time0h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RIC to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 0h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 139 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RDU 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 RDU to RIC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PHF, ORF and CHO. 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 RIC to RDU

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIC to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to RDU is about 0 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 139 miles (223 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, Washington Dulles and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newport News (PHF), Norfolk (ORF) and Charlottesville (CHO).