Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights

An economy award from Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU): 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.
How many miles CLT to RDU costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CLT to RDU
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book CLT to RDU 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
CLT to RDU 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)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways


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


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


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


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





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


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


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




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


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


CLT to RDU: common questions
How many miles does CLT to RDU cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CLT to RDU?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU).
How far is Charlotte from Raleigh/Durham by plane?
Charlotte (CLT) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU) 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 CLT to RDU 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.
Where can I connect between Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham?
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.







