Rochester to Raleigh/Durham (RST–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RST Airport Page →
912 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 24m AFAMDL DLKESY Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago 4h 35m AABAQR AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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Rochester to Raleigh/Durham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
912 mi 1h 59m nonstop +1h ahead

RST–RDU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RST to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
132
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
RST → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
RDU → RST
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Rochester

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric RST→RDU LSE→RDU MSP→RDU
Distance from RST 62 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 9
Weekly flights ~1 59
Flight time 1h 59m 2h 12m 2h 29m
Airports within 200 miles of RST with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
RST: CDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Rochester, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
912 mi / 1,468 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 59m 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.

RST–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rochester to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance912 mi / 1,468 km
Flight time1h 59m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RST
IATA / ICAORST / KRST
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation1,317 ft / 401 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RST to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Rochester International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 1h 59m gate to gate. The route covers 912 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
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.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Rochester.
Nearby alternatives include LSE and MSP. 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 RST to RDU

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

RST to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RST to RDU is about 1 hours 59 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 912 miles (1,468 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include La Crosse (LSE) and Minneapolis (MSP).