Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Atlanta (ATL) flights
An economy award from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Atlanta (ATL) 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 Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Atlanta (ATL): 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 RDU to ATL 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 RDU to ATL
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book RDU to ATL 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
RDU to ATL 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)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Nashville (BNA)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Jacksonville (JAX)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Tallahassee (TLH)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines
- 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)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more
- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dayton (DAY)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Daytona Beach (DAB)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines and Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Pensacola (PNS)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines
RDU to ATL: common questions
How many miles does RDU to ATL 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 RDU to ATL?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Atlanta (ATL).
How far is Raleigh/Durham from Atlanta by plane?
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Atlanta (ATL) 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 RDU to ATL 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 Raleigh/Durham and Atlanta?
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.