Newark (EWR) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights
United Airlines, Endeavor Air, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with about 45 flights a week in July 2026. The 416-mile flight takes about 1h 42m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 416 mi · 669 km
- Flight time
- 1h 42m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying EWR to RDU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 25 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 9 | 181,736 | 1h 40m |
| Endeavor Air | 14 | Bombardier CRJ900 | 49,916 | 1h 47m |
| Republic Airline | 6 | Embraer E175 | 17,434 | 1h 39m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 26,157 | 1h 36m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
EWR to RDU flight schedule
10 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:15am and the last at 7:29pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1890United Airlines | 7:15am | 8:57am | 31 | 91% |
| UA 1365United Airlines | 9:10am | 10:56am | 21 | 82% |
| DL 5124Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 9:32am | 11:18am | 31 | 85% |
| UA 3631United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:00am | 11:52am | 10 | 99% |
| UA 2485United Airlines | 2:20pm | 3:58pm | 31 | 69% |
| DL 5260Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 2:30pm | 4:20pm | 25 | 77% |
| UA 1975United Airlines | 4:58pm | 6:40pm | 28 | 66% |
| UA 2359United Airlines | 7:10pm | 9:00pm | 21 | 69% |
| UA 1233United Airlines | 7:20pm | 9:10pm | 8 | 38% |
| DL 5222Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:29pm | 9:25pm | 26 | 54% |
Is EWR to RDU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 75% of 2,873 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (91%), those around 8pm the least (57%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (54%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,815 | 77% | 18 min | 2.9% |
| Delta Air Lines | 878 | 72% | 26 min | 4.8% |
| Spirit Airlines | 180 | 59% | 29 min | 8.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 189 | 89% | |
| 7am to 8am | 173 | 91% | |
| 9am to 10am | 397 | 79% | |
| 10am to 11am | 325 | 84% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 492 | 75% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 169 | 60% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 360 | 76% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 434 | 62% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 148 | 57% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 80 | 55% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 199 | 24,275 | |
| September 2025 | 195 | 21,369 | |
| October 2025 | 226 | 25,243 | |
| November 2025 | 253 | 25,393 | |
| December 2025 | 243 | 26,808 | |
| January 2026 | 214 | 19,563 | |
| February 2026 | 211 | 18,937 | |
| March 2026 | 258 | 25,413 | |
| April 2026 | 266 | 23,763 | |
| May 2026 | 252 | 23,933 | |
| June 2026 | 219 | 21,100 | |
| July 2026 | 201 | 19,769 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.