Salina to Raleigh/Durham (SLN–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SLN Airport Page →
1,054 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 29m ago
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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 3 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 42m UA AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAH Houston 8h 13m UA EJAF9UA Houston (IAH) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DEN Denver 8h 31m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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Salina to Raleigh/Durham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,054 mi 2h 14m nonstop +1h ahead

SLN–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 SLN to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
190
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
SLN → RDU
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
RDU → SLN
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
97%
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 Salina

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric SLN→RDU ICT→RDU LNK→RDU
Distance from SLN 80 mi 150 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights ~1
Flight time 2h 14m 2h 38m 2h 22m
Airports within 200 miles of SLN with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Salina, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,054 mi / 1,696 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 14m 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.

SLN–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salina to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance1,054 mi / 1,696 km
Flight time2h 14m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SLN
IATA / ICAOSLN / KSLN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,288 ft / 393 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SLN to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Salina Municipal Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 2h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 1,054 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver.
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 Salina.
Nearby alternatives include ICT, LNK and MCI. 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 SLN to RDU

Salina Municipal Airport (SLN) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SLN to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLN to RDU is about 2 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,054 miles (1,696 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, George Bush Intercontinental and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wichita (ICT), Lincoln (LNK) and Kansas City (MCI).