Award flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 7 programs for MSP→RDU. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 40,000 points + $112.24 (Virgin Australia Velocity). Lowest first: 19,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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MSP to RDU at a glance
- From
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Minneapolis, United States (MSP)
- To
- Raleigh-Durham International, Raleigh/Durham, United States (RDU)
- Programs with award space seen
- 7 of 7 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first, via Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Raleigh/Durham (RDU)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 329 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 284 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 273 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 231 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 15,000 pts + $32.96 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 249 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 27,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 316 | See dates |
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 40,000 pts + $112.24 | 1 stop | Air Canada (AC) | 2 | 94 | See dates |
Not seen in business: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, United MileagePlus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 329 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 307 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 25,000 pts + $13.77 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 322 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.99 | 1 stopMixed cabin | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 13 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 295 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 42,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 316 | See dates |
Premium Economy: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Virgin Australia Velocity | 40,000 pts + $112.24 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | American Airlines AAdvantage | 19,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $32.99 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 41,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 11,000 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 284 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First: nonstop from 41,500 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 287 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly MSP to RDU on points
| Month | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 40,000 · Velocity (5 dates) | 20,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 40,000 · Velocity (10 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 40,000 · Velocity (12 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 40,000 · Velocity (18 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 40,000 · Velocity (19 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 40,000 · Velocity (17 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 40,000 · Velocity (13 dates) | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | — | 19,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | — | 19,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 8,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) | — | 19,000 · AAdvantage (9 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Minneapolis to Raleigh/Durham award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 329 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 18:04 UTC). In business, 40,000 points + $112.24 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Virgin Australia Velocity showed business award space on 94 departure dates (newest observation Oct 3, 2026, 13:34 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on MSP→RDU?
7 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 329 dates, first 329 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 249 dates, first 13 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 273 dates, first 307 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 316 dates, first 316 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 322 dates, first 322 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 231 dates, business 94 dates, first 2 dates); Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (economy 284 dates, first 295 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from MSP to RDU?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first, bookable via Delta SkyMiles and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 11,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest MSP→RDU award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 8,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 40,000 points with Velocity (19 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.