RDU delays today: Raleigh-Durham International has an on-time departure rate of about 79%. The FAA airport status for RDU typically shows an average delay of 73 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 1.9% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes. The current TSA wait is very quiet — expect minimal lines at this hour. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 AM (24-30 minutes).
Source: BTS, FAA. Updated July 2026.RDU Raleigh Delays & Airport Status
Raleigh-Durham International
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Full breakdown →79% on timeAvg delay 73 min
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Departures here are on time most of the time. About 79% of flights leave within 15 minutes of schedule.
The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.
Planes often wait a while before takeoff. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 19 minutes.
Generally mild weather year-round.
Among major airlines, F9 has the most complaints (23.2/100k) while WN has the fewest (1.5/100k).
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Airlines at RDU
On-time departure rate from DOT data
Delta Air Lines83%
United Airlines83%
Republic Airways80%
SkyWest Airlines80%
Southwest Airlines80%
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