Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at RDU?
Raleigh-Durham International — Raleigh
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Risky — 19% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at RDU gives you about a 19% chance of missing your connection.
19%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
74m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at RDU
A 60-minute connection at RDU is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 19% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 141 minutes.
·Airport reliability: RDU has a 79% on-time rate
−High average delay: When flights are late at RDU, the average delay is 74 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at RDU
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 141+ minute layovers at RDU
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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