Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights

An economy award from Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU): Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines. The two airports are 356 miles (573 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Birmingham and Nashville and more.
How many miles ATL 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
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 ATL to RDU
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book ATL to RDU 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
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
ATL to RDU with one stop
38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Birmingham (BHM)Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Nashville (BNA)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way





- Via Jacksonville (JAX)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines, then Breeze Airways



- Via Tallahassee (TLH)Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Louisville (SDF)Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way




- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way





- Via Columbus (CMH)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then Breeze Airways




- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Dayton (DAY)Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Daytona Beach (DAB)Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways


- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Breeze Airways




- Via Pensacola (PNS)Delta Air Lines, then Breeze Airways


ATL to RDU: common questions
How many miles does ATL to RDU cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). 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 ATL to RDU?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU).
How far is Atlanta from Raleigh/Durham by plane?
Atlanta (ATL) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU) are 356 miles (573 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ATL to RDU award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Atlanta and Raleigh/Durham?
The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Birmingham (BHM), Nashville (BNA), Jacksonville (JAX) and Tallahassee (TLH). On 24 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.
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.
