Salt Lake City to Raleigh/Durham (SLC–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SLC–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,820 miles in approximately 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 91 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 739 | 3h52 | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
SLC: MDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 8:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).
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.
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.
SLC–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SLC to RDU
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SLC to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SLC to RDU ranges from 3 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,820 miles (2,928 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
91 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.