How to get from Cleveland to Raleigh: connecting flights, about 5h 43m total

Flights from Cleveland to Raleigh

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Best fares from Cleveland to Raleigh

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Cheapest one-way $145 28 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $145

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Detroit: 5h 43m
two tickets, via Washington: $308
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 428 mi (689 km)

fastest

Via Detroit

5h 43m

with the connection

Cleveland to Detroit flight 1h

Connection of about 3h

Detroit to Raleigh flight 1h 43m

Via Washington

5h 43m

with the connection

Cleveland to Washington flight 1h 26m

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 $308

Via Charlotte

5h 48m

with the connection

Cleveland to Charlotte flight 1h 50m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to Raleigh flight 58m

two ticketsfrom $480

Via Philadelphia

6h 10m

with the connection

Cleveland to Philadelphia flight 1h 35m

Connection of about 3h

Philadelphia to Raleigh flight 1h 35m

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 Cleveland to cities closest to Raleigh

Cleveland to Charlotte Charlotte: 130 mi (209 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 50m from $159 Cleveland to Washington Washington: 232 mi (374 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 26m from $62 Cleveland to Philadelphia Philadelphia: 345 mi (555 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 35m Cleveland to Atlanta Atlanta: 355 mi (572 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 59m from $77 Cleveland to New York New York: 423 mi (681 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 42m from $89 Cleveland to Nashville Nashville: 456 mi (734 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 40m from $148

To Raleigh from cities closest to Cleveland

Detroit to Raleigh Detroit: 90 mi (145 km) from Cleveland, flight 1h 43m from $136 Pittsburgh to Raleigh Pittsburgh: 115 mi (185 km) from Cleveland, flight 1h 32m from $142 Columbus to Raleigh Columbus: 126 mi (203 km) from Cleveland, flight 1h 25m from $74 Toronto to Raleigh Toronto: 190 mi (305 km) from Cleveland, flight 1h 53m from $246 Washington to Raleigh Washington: 304 mi (490 km) from Cleveland, flight 1h 17m from $72 Chicago to Raleigh Chicago: 307 mi (494 km) from Cleveland, flight 2h 12m from $102

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Cleveland to Raleigh?

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

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

Via Detroit: 1h to the connection, 1h 43m after it, about 5h 43m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $308. 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 Cleveland and Raleigh?

Detroit (5h 43m total), Washington (5h 43m total), Charlotte (5h 48m total) and Philadelphia (6h 10m total).

How far is Raleigh from Cleveland?

428 mi (689 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.