Springfield to Raleigh/Durham (SPI–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Springfield to Raleigh/Durham
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1 Airlines 654 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

SPI–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Sun Country Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 654 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SPI to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
166
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Springfield

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric SPI→RDU CMI→RDU STL→RDU
Distance from SPI 75 mi 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 0 15
Flight time 1h 35m 2h 14m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of SPI with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Springfield, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
654 mi / 1,052 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 35m.
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.

SPI–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Springfield to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance654 mi / 1,052 km
Flight time1h 35m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: SPI
IATA / ICAOSPI / KSPI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation598 ft / 182 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SPI to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 1h 35m. The route covers 654 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Sun Country Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, MDW, PIE, IAD, MSP, SFB, MRK, BED, CLT, PGD, PBI, YYZ, MCO and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Springfield.
Nearby alternatives include CMI and STL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SPI to RDU

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines.

SPI to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SPI to RDU ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 654 miles (1,052 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Savoy (CMI) and St Louis (STL).