Toronto to Raleigh flights
Raleigh lies 885 km (550 mi) south of Toronto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 53 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Toronto | Raleigh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 2.8 million | 482,295 |
| Elevation | 161 m (528 ft) | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | YYZ, 19 km out | RDU, 18 km out |
| Postal codes | M5A | 27601–27699 |
What changes when you arrive in Raleigh
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Toronto
Toronto is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 11,120-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM, 73 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 9 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 60 km), Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG, 76 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 84 km).
Arriving in Raleigh
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 |
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Staying in Raleigh
Our booking partner lists 246 places to stay in Raleigh. Of the 175 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (86), and 1 are five-star. Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 55,292 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Raleigh from Toronto?
885 km (550 mi) in a straight line, south of Toronto.
How long does it take to get from Toronto to Raleigh by air?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Toronto and Raleigh?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Toronto to Raleigh flights?
Typically Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU); Raleigh also has FAY.
What currency do I need in Raleigh?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Raleigh?
Our booking partner lists 246 places to stay in Raleigh, bookable on this site.
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.