Denver to Raleigh/Durham (DEN–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DEN–RDU is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,433 miles in approximately 3h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 16 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 3h08-3h25 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 14 | 320, 739 | 3h27-3h36 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 321 | 3h28 | – | Y4 | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Denver
| Metric | DEN→RDU | BJC→RDU | EGE→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 44 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 23m | 2h 59m | 3h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 8:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
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.
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.
DEN–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to RDU
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to RDU is about 3 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,433 miles (2,307 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 87 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, St. Louis Lambert and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Eagle (EGE) and Aspen (ASE).