Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte (CLT) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte (CLT): American Airlines. The two airports are 129 miles (207 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 25 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dulles, Washington and Atlanta and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from RDU to CLT
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book RDU to CLT with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
RDU to CLT with one stop
25 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Columbus (CMH)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines


- Via Jacksonville (JAX)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines and American Airlines the whole way





- Via Akron (CAK)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Dayton (DAY)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way




- Via Birmingham (BHM)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Cleveland (CLE)Frontier Airlines, then American Airlines


RDU to CLT: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from RDU to CLT?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Charlotte (CLT).
How far is Raleigh/Durham from Charlotte by plane?
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Charlotte (CLT) are 129 miles (207 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book RDU to CLT award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does RDU to CLT cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for RDU to CLT with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Raleigh/Durham and Charlotte?
The most direct connections are through Dulles (IAD), Washington (DCA), Atlanta (ATL), Baltimore (BWI) and Pittsburgh (PIT). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.