Flights to Raleigh
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Raleigh is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Durham International Airport | RDU | 18 km (11 mi) | 10,000 ft | 435 ft |
| Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (regional) | FAY | 90 km (56 mi) | 7,709 ft | 189 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,000 ft, RDU can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 435 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Raleigh
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh to New York City | United States | 682 km (424 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Raleigh to Toronto | Canada | 885 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Raleigh to Brooklyn | United States | 679 km (422 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Raleigh to Chicago | United States | 1,032 km (641 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Raleigh to Queens | United States | 688 km (428 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Raleigh to Havana | Cuba | 1,451 km (902 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Raleigh to Montréal | Canada | 1,163 km (723 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Raleigh to Philadelphia | United States | 556 km (345 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Raleigh to Manhattan | United States | 690 km (429 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Raleigh to The Bronx | United States | 701 km (436 mi) | about 1 h 39 min |
| Raleigh to Ottawa | Canada | 1,100 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Raleigh to Jacksonville | United States | 667 km (414 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Raleigh to Columbus | United States | 603 km (375 mi) | about 1 h 31 min |
| Raleigh to Charlotte | United States | 209 km (130 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Raleigh to Indianapolis | United States | 796 km (495 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Raleigh to Mississauga | Canada | 872 km (542 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Raleigh to Washington | United States | 375 km (233 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Raleigh to Nashville | United States | 734 km (456 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Raleigh to Brampton | Canada | 885 km (550 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Raleigh to Boston | United States | 981 km (610 mi) | about 2 h |
| Raleigh to Detroit | United States | 822 km (511 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Raleigh to Memphis | United States | 1,035 km (643 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Raleigh to Shanghai | China | 12,276 km (7,628 mi) | about 16 h 29 min |
| Raleigh to Chongqing | China | 12,730 km (7,910 mi) | about 17 h 4 min |
| Raleigh to Chengdu | China | 12,622 km (7,843 mi) | about 16 h 56 min |
| Raleigh to Beijing | China | 11,460 km (7,121 mi) | about 15 h 27 min |
| Raleigh to Guangzhou | China | 13,349 km (8,294 mi) | about 17 h 52 min |
| Raleigh to Shenzhen | China | 13,394 km (8,323 mi) | about 17 h 55 min |
| Raleigh to Istanbul | Turkey | 8,734 km (5,427 mi) | about 11 h 57 min |
| Raleigh to Tianjin | China | 11,528 km (7,163 mi) | about 15 h 32 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Raleigh?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the closest large airport at 18 km (11 mi). The others, FAY, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is RDU from Raleigh city centre?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Raleigh on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.