Is a 1h 15m Layover Enough at RDU?
Raleigh-Durham International — Raleigh
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Risky — 22% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour and 15 minutes layover at RDU gives you about a 22% chance of missing your connection.
22%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
74m
Avg Delay
Why 75 Minutes Is Risky at RDU
A 75-minute connection at RDU is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 22% 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 75-minute layover gives you 15 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a reasonable buffer, but winter weather or afternoon delays can still cause problems.
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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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