Denver to Raleigh/Durham (APA–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,442 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
DAL Dallas 5h 58m XE WN Dallas (DAL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 39m EJAJTLXE DLEJAWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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Denver to Raleigh/Durham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,442 mi 3h 2m nonstop +2h ahead

APA–RDU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for APA to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
99
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
APA → RDU
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
Return
RDU → APA
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric APA→RDU DEN→RDU BJC→RDU
Distance from APA 22 mi 27 mi
Nonstop airlines 8 1
Weekly flights ~1 44
Flight time 3h 2m 2h 50m 2h 59m
Airports within 200 miles of APA with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Raleigh/Durham is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
APA: MDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,442 mi / 2,320 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 2m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

APA–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance1,442 mi / 2,320 km
Flight time3h 2m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: APA
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about APA to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Centennial Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 3h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 1,442 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field and Harry Reid.
Raleigh/Durham is 2 hours ahead of Denver.
Yes, return flights from RDU to APA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, BJC and EGE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from APA to RDU

Centennial Airport (APA) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

APA to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from APA to RDU is about 3 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,442 miles (2,320 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Denver (BJC) and Eagle (EGE).