St Simons Island to Raleigh/Durham (SSI–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between SSI and RDU, connecting options are available through 20 hubs.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from St Simons Island
| Metric | SSI→RDU | JAX→RDU | SAV→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SSI | – | 49 mi | 68 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 8m | 1h 33m | 0h 45m |
Travel Essentials
SSI: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in St Simons Island, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
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.
SSI–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SSI to RDU
St Simons Island Airport (SSI) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
SSI to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SSI to RDU ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 359 miles (578 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jacksonville (JAX), Savannah (SAV) and St Augustine (UST).