Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte (CLT) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with about 61 flights a week in July 2026. The 130-mile flight takes about 1h 4m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 130 mi · 209 km
- Flight time
- 1h 4m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying RDU to CLT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 60 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 406,283 | 1h 4m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 1,500 | 1h 9m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RDU to CLT flight schedule
15 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 8 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:20am and the last at 8:08pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 1903American Airlines | 6:20am | 7:25am | 31 | 94% |
| AA 2420American Airlines | 6:41am | 7:48am | 4 | 85% |
| AA 1753American Airlines | 8:13am | 9:22am | 24 | 67% |
| AA 2362American Airlines | 8:54am | 10:19am | 4 | 91% |
| AA 1768American Airlines | 10:17am | 11:27am | 27 | 100% |
| AA 2381American Airlines | 11:13am | 12:20pm | 4 | 74% |
| AA 2688American Airlines | 12:09pm | 1:18pm | 27 | 85% |
| AA 1897American Airlines | 2:04pm | 3:13pm | 27 | 82% |
| AA 2390American Airlines | 3:07pm | 4:24pm | 4 | 60% |
| AA 2704American Airlines | 3:36pm | 4:48pm | 27 | 77% |
| AA 2402American Airlines | 4:15pm | 5:34pm | 4 | 63% |
| AA 1894American Airlines | 5:35pm | 6:50pm | 27 | 75% |
| AA 2379American Airlines | 6:29pm | 7:45pm | 4 | 57% |
| AA 1904American Airlines | 7:26pm | 8:46pm | 23 | 72% |
| AA 2394American Airlines | 8:08pm | 9:20pm | 4 | 54% |
Is RDU to CLT on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 3,030 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (96%), those around 8pm the least (64%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (59%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 3,030 | 82% | 16 min | 1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 223 | 96% | |
| 6am to 7am | 219 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 191 | 96% | |
| 8am to 9am | 223 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 87 | 86% | |
| 10am to 11am | 102 | 93% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 221 | 84% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 243 | 87% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 181 | 84% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 152 | 81% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 255 | 73% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 215 | 79% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 139 | 77% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 223 | 72% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 134 | 75% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 222 | 64% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 263 | 36,257 | |
| September 2025 | 246 | 33,145 | |
| October 2025 | 260 | 33,803 | |
| November 2025 | 245 | 30,269 | |
| December 2025 | 260 | 36,860 | |
| January 2026 | 200 | 25,675 | |
| February 2026 | 218 | 29,059 | |
| March 2026 | 276 | 39,508 | |
| April 2026 | 259 | 32,456 | |
| May 2026 | 271 | 36,311 | |
| June 2026 | 280 | 38,932 | |
| July 2026 | 272 | 37,001 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.