Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York (JFK) flights
An economy award from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York (JFK) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York (JFK): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The two airports are 427 miles (687 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 22 ways to fly it with one stop, through Washington, Dulles and Hartford and more.
How many miles RDU to JFK 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 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $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 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, 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 RDU to JFK
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it
Book RDU to JFK with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks JetBlue Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks JetBlue Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
RDU to JFK with one stop
22 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Hartford (BDL)Breeze Airways, then JetBlue Airways
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Providence (PVD)Breeze Airways, then JetBlue Airways
- Via Syracuse (SYR)Breeze Airways, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
- Via Rochester (ROC)Breeze Airways, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
- Via Buffalo (BUF)Frontier Airlines, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
- Via Boston (BOS)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Frontier Airlines, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Columbus (CMH)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Burlington (BTV)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Portland (PWM)Breeze Airways, then JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines
RDU to JFK: common questions
How many miles does RDU to JFK 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 RDU to JFK?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York (JFK).
How far is Raleigh/Durham from New York by plane?
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and New York (JFK) are 427 miles (687 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 JFK award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Raleigh/Durham and New York?
The most direct connections are through Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD), Hartford (BDL), Pittsburgh (PIT) and Charlotte (CLT). On 9 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Washington.
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.