How to get from Cincinnati to Raleigh: connecting flights, about 5h 45m total

Flights from Cincinnati to Raleigh

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Best fares from Cincinnati to Raleigh

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Cheapest one-way $192 20 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $192 Fri, 20 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $192

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Nashville: 5h 45m
two tickets, via Washington: $302
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 396 mi (637 km)

fastest

Via Nashville

5h 45m

with the connection

Cincinnati to Nashville flight 1h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Nashville to Raleigh flight 1h 35m

two ticketsfrom $587

Via Washington

5h 52m

with the connection

Cincinnati to Washington flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Raleigh: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Raleigh flight 1h 17m

two ticketsfrom $302

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Cincinnati to cities closest to Raleigh

Cincinnati to Washington Washington: 232 mi (374 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 35m from $137 Cincinnati to Jacksonville Jacksonville: 415 mi (668 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 50m from $110 Cincinnati to New York New York: 423 mi (681 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 5m from $64 Cincinnati to Nashville Nashville: 456 mi (734 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 10m from $147 Cincinnati to Tampa Tampa: 585 mi (942 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 10m from $60 Cincinnati to Boston Boston: 610 mi (981 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 14m from $143

To Raleigh from cities closest to Cincinnati

Columbus to Raleigh Columbus: 100 mi (161 km) from Cincinnati, flight 1h 25m from $74 Detroit to Raleigh Detroit: 236 mi (380 km) from Cincinnati, flight 1h 43m from $136 Nashville to Raleigh Nashville: 238 mi (383 km) from Cincinnati, flight 1h 35m from $149 Chicago to Raleigh Chicago: 252 mi (406 km) from Cincinnati, flight 2h 12m from $102 Pittsburgh to Raleigh Pittsburgh: 257 mi (414 km) from Cincinnati, flight 1h 32m from $142 Charlotte to Raleigh Charlotte: 336 mi (540 km) from Cincinnati, flight 58m from $80

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Nashville.

What is the fastest way to fly from Cincinnati to Raleigh?

Via Nashville: 1h 10m to the connection, 1h 35m after it, about 5h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Cincinnati to Raleigh with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $302. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Cincinnati and Raleigh?

Nashville (5h 45m total) and Washington (5h 52m total).

How far is Raleigh from Cincinnati?

396 mi (637 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.