Springfield to Raleigh/Durham (SPI–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: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 16m AAQR AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MCO Orlando 12h 22m MX DLF9LXJ Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DCA Washington ~4h 46m AAASDL Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 23m DLKEKL Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Springfield to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 654 mi 1h 35m nonstop +1h ahead

SPI–RDU had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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 654 miles in 1h 35m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated 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

1-stop and 2-stop options for SPI to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
163
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
SPI → RDU
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
Return
RDU → SPI
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
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 Springfield

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric SPI→RDU PIA→RDU CMI→RDU
Distance from SPI 57 mi 75 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 1h 35m 1h 31m 2h 14m
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 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.

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 connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 654 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SPI to RDU: Sun Country Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 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 April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 35m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Orlando.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Springfield.
Nearby alternatives include PIA, CMI and STL. 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 SPI to RDU

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) had nonstop service from Sun Country Airlines, last on the schedule in April 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.

SPI to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Orlando. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Peoria (PIA), Savoy (CMI) and St Louis (STL).