Raleigh-durham to Newark flights
about 8 flights a week across 10 operators. Below: the aircraft mix, and what the safety record and the turbulence model say for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Raleigh-durham to Newark take?
Flight time from Raleigh-durham (RDU) to Newark (EWR) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Raleigh-durham to Newark?
Airline availability for RDU to EWR changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Raleigh-durham to Newark?
Direct (nonstop) availability on RDU to EWR varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence involving any operator on this pair in the last 90 days.
- United Airlines40
- Republic AirlinesNo data
- EDVNo data
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 11 sightings | No recorded events |
| Republic Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| EDV | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
Flight patterns on RDU → EWR
We observed 101 flights on this route over the last 90 days (about 7.9 per week) across 10 airlines.
Departures cluster around 16:00–17:00 UTC, 10:00–11:00 UTC, 15:00–16:00 UTC, busiest on Monday and Tuesday.
On-time performance: 82.4% of departures left within 15 minutes of schedule (average delay 1.8 min, based on 34 timed flights).
Historically, 72.4% of flights on RDU → EWR arrived within 15 minutes of schedule (average arrival delay 14.5 min; 4.2% cancelled), across 62,008 flights from 1987–2025. Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).
In 2025, 541,389 passengers flew between EWR and RDU (both directions) on 5,116 flights, led by UA. Source: U.S. DOT BTS T-100. US air traffic.
Carrier on-time performance (last 12 months)
| Carrier | On-time % | Avg delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 75.7% | 21.7 min | 2,945 |
| Republic Airlines | 85.3% | 11.1 min | 470 |
| Spirit Airlines | 58.5% | 33.1 min | 426 |
On-time = arrival within 15 minutes of schedule, per U.S. DOT definitions. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (public domain). Delay-cause attribution is reported by carriers since June 2003.
Planning RDU → EWR
RDU to EWR is a short-haul route of 669 km (416 mi). See the return EWR → RDU route.
Alternative airports near Raleigh-durham: Fort Bragg (POB) — 81 km, Rocky Mount (RWI) — 81 km, Fredericksburg (FBG) — 84 km.
Alternative airports near Newark: Linden (LDJ) — 10 km, New York (JRB) — 14 km, New York (JRA) — 16 km.