Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Newark (EWR) flights
United Airlines, Endeavor Air, Republic Airline fly nonstop from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, with about 48 flights a week in July 2026. The 416-mile flight takes about 1h 40m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 416 mi · 669 km
- Flight time
- 1h 40m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 80%
Airlines flying RDU to EWR
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 28 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Airbus A319 | 187,048 | 1h 38m |
| Endeavor Air | 14 | Bombardier CRJ900 | 50,229 | 1h 44m |
| Republic Airline | 6 | Embraer E175 | 17,561 | 1h 45m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 26,172 | 1h 31m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RDU to EWR flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 7 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:55am and the last at 6:33pm. 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 1525United Airlines | 6:55am | 8:29am | 31 | 94% |
| UA 1753United Airlines | 7:00am | 8:40am | 10 | 92% |
| DL 5120Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:10am | 8:58am | 31 | 90% |
| UA 794United Airlines | 8:52am | 10:26am | 21 | 85% |
| DL 5273Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 11:35am | 1:23pm | 25 | 74% |
| UA 1536United Airlines | 11:53am | 1:27pm | 21 | 92% |
| UA 3443United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 12:40pm | 2:32pm | 10 | 91% |
| UA 2415United Airlines | 3:14pm | 5:00pm | 10 | 74% |
| UA 676United Airlines | 3:19pm | 5:00pm | 18 | 35% |
| DL 5222Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 5:00pm | 6:49pm | 26 | 56% |
| UA 2816United Airlines | 5:04pm | 6:44pm | 21 | 65% |
| UA 1205United Airlines | 6:33pm | 8:15pm | 10 | 55% |
Is RDU to EWR on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 2,872 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (94%), those around 7pm the least (53%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,815 | 78% | 25 min | 2.5% |
| Delta Air Lines | 878 | 76% | 21 min | 4.9% |
| Spirit Airlines | 179 | 56% | 34 min | 10.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 275 | 94% | |
| 7am to 8am | 515 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 76 | 86% | |
| 9am to 10am | 118 | 91% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 508 | 78% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 153 | 88% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 82 | 56% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 285 | 70% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 289 | 54% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 307 | 64% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 153 | 53% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 202 | 24,102 | |
| September 2025 | 193 | 22,072 | |
| October 2025 | 226 | 25,884 | |
| November 2025 | 252 | 24,634 | |
| December 2025 | 238 | 26,622 | |
| January 2026 | 214 | 18,470 | |
| February 2026 | 213 | 19,416 | |
| March 2026 | 257 | 26,068 | |
| April 2026 | 268 | 24,311 | |
| May 2026 | 252 | 24,604 | |
| June 2026 | 222 | 23,029 | |
| July 2026 | 215 | 22,471 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.