Reno to Raleigh/Durham (RNO–RDU) — 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 6h 30m ACUAWN F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 34m DL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago 6h 45m UA AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 46m F9NKWN DLEJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Raleigh/Durham flights
SNA Santa Ana 6h 49m XE MX Santa Ana (SNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 52m DLSY DLKEKL Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 53m AAASPD AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DAL Dallas 6h 55m WN WN Dallas (DAL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MDW Chicago 6h 55m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 56m AAAYBA AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Reno to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,235 mi 4h 42m nonstop +3h ahead

RNO–RDU had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,235 miles in 4h 42m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RNO–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SY Sun Country Airlines 0 76%
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RNO to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,083
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
RNO → RDU
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
38%
Return
RDU → RNO
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RNO delays → RDU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Raleigh/Durham is 3 hours ahead of Reno.
RNO: PDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Reno, it's 9:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
2,235 mi / 3,597 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 42m 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.

RNO–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Reno to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance2,235 mi / 3,597 km
Flight time4h 42m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RNO
IATA / ICAORNO / KRNO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.8M
Elevation4,415 ft / 1,346 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RNO to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Reno Tahoe International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 4h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 2,235 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RNO to RDU: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare.
Raleigh/Durham is 3 hours ahead of Reno.
Yes, return flights from RDU to RNO 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.

Flights from RNO to RDU

Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RNO to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RNO to RDU is about 4 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,235 miles (3,597 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.