Dallas-Fort Worth to Raleigh/Durham (DFW–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,059 mi airlines 136/wk
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AA3329
AA American
320
7:05 AM
MDT
10:52 AM
EDT
2h 47m
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AS6895
AS Alaska
738
7:05 AM
MDT TD
10:47 AM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA2634
AA American
321
7:28 AM
MDT
11:15 AM
EDT
2h 47m
M T W T F S S
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AA2660
AA American
738
11:15 AM
MDT
3:00 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G36045
G3 GOL
738
11:15 AM
MDT
3:00 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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G36373
G3 GOL
738
11:20 AM
MDT TC
2:57 PM
EDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
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AA2693
AA American
738
12:08 PM
MDT TC
3:35 PM
EDT
1h 27m
M T W T F S S
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F93330
F9 Frontier
32N
2:19 PM
MDT TE
5:55 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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AA1888
AA American
738
2:41 PM
MDT TD
6:20 PM
EDT
2h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AA2640
AA American
738
2:51 PM
MDT
6:36 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AS4312
AS Alaska
738
5:06 PM
MDT
8:46 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS4004
AS Alaska
738
5:22 PM
MDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AS4207
AS Alaska
738
5:22 PM
MDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA979
AA American
738
5:22 PM
MDT
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA5122
AA American
CR9
5:40 PM
MDT TE
9:13 PM
EDT
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
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AA2513
AA American
738
6:44 PM
MDT TC
10:25 PM
EDT
1h 41m
M T W T F S S
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CX7651
CX Cathay Pacific
321
7:11 PM
MDT TC
10:51 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AS4106
AS Alaska
321
7:12 PM
MDT TD
10:52 PM
EDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA542
AA American
738
8:14 PM
MDT
11:59 PM+1
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AS4105
AS Alaska
738
8:14 PM
MDT
11:59 PM+1
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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AA1605
AA American
321
11:33 PM
MDT
3:27 AM+1
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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AA2605
AA American
738
5:00 AM
EDT T2
7:20 AM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AS4309
AS Alaska
738
5:00 AM
EDT T2
7:20 AM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AS4308
AS Alaska
321
6:45 AM
EDT T2
9:15 AM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA802
AA American
321
6:50 AM
EDT T2
9:20 AM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA1217
AA American
321
8:41 AM
EDT T2
10:48 AM
MDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AA5609
AA American
CR9
8:47 AM
EDT T2
11:22 AM
MDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AS4115
AS Alaska
738
8:47 AM
EDT T2
11:12 AM
MDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
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G36022
G3 GOL
738
11:37 AM
EDT T2
2:00 PM
MDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AS6895
AS Alaska
738
11:37 AM
EDT T2
2:00 PM
MDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA3329
AA American
738
11:37 AM
EDT T2
2:00 PM
MDT
3h 23m
M T W T F S S
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AA2634
AA American
321
12:05 PM
EDT T2
2:21 PM
MDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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AA2513
AA American
738
2:32 PM
EDT T2
4:58 PM
MDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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AS4312
AS Alaska
738
2:32 PM
EDT T2
4:58 PM
MDT
3h 26m
M T W T F S S
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G36373
G3 GOL
738
3:47 PM
EDT T2
6:15 PM
MDT
3h 28m
M T W T F S S
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AA2660
AA American
738
3:50 PM
EDT T2
6:12 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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G36045
G3 GOL
738
3:50 PM
EDT T2
6:12 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA2693
AA American
738
4:17 PM
EDT T2
7:20 PM
MDT
5h 3m
M T W T F S S
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F92343
F9 Frontier
32Q
7:07 PM
EDT T2
9:34 PM
MDT
3h 27m
M T W T F S S
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CX7653
CX Cathay Pacific
738
7:10 PM
EDT T2
9:34 PM
MDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA771
AA American
738
7:10 PM
EDT T2
9:34 PM
MDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA2640
AA American
738
7:26 PM
EDT T2
9:45 PM
MDT
3h 19m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Raleigh/Durham
5 carriers, 136 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 136 Flights/wk 1,059 mi 1h 27m nonstop +2h ahead 90 1-stop hubs

DFW–RDU is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 1,059 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 70 320, 321, 738, CR9 1h27-2h48 52% Oneworld
AS Alaska Airlines 38 321, 738 2h40-2h48 52% Oneworld
G3 GOL 14 738 2h37-2h45 52%
CX Cathay Pacific 7 321 2h40 52% Oneworld
F9 Frontier 7 32N 1h36 52%
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
321 Airbus A321 – AA, AS, CX
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – AA, AS, G3
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + CX (115 flights/wk, 85%)
Unaffiliated: F9 + G3 (21 flights/wk, 15%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to RDU direction.
Mon
19
flights
Tue
20
flights
Wed
20
flights
Thu
20
flights
Fri
20
flights
Sat
18
flights
Sun
19
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
21
Nonstop flights
136
Outbound / wk
126
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
90
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
4,559
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
DFW → RDU
52%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
52%
Arriving
100%
Return
RDU → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric DFW→RDU DAL→RDU
Distance from DFW 12 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights 136 16
Flight time 1h 27m 1h 21m
Departure OTP 52%
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Raleigh/Durham is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 8:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,059 mi / 1,705 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m to 2h 48m.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

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.

DFW–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance1,059 mi / 1,705 km
Flight time1h 27m to 2h 48m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights136 out / 126 return
1-stop connections90 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 1h 27m to 2h 48m. The route covers 1,059 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier and GOL.
There are approximately 136 nonstop flights per week from DFW to RDU. The return direction has about 126 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LUK, OKC, VRB, TEB, APF, AVL, CLL, SAV, SWO, JAN, ORF, GNV, HPN, TXK, BED, MKE, HVN, CAE, CMI, TBN, NAS, BHM, OPF, EGE, GCM, SAN, BUR, SBA, MBJ, SNA, SJC, STT, YYC, MDW, YYZ, MCI, SLC, CLE, JFK, ATL, MSY, FLL, PIT, TPA, CLT, DCA, SYR, STL, AUS, DTW, YUL, IAH, MSP, RSW, ORD, MCO, BDL, CHS, SDF, BNA, HOU, CMH, PHL, PBI, DEN, IAD, SJU, SRQ, MEX, MEM, MIA, IND, BOS, PNS, LGA, BWI, EWR, CVG, FRA, SFO, SEA, LAX, JAX, LAS, CDG, LHR, EYW, PHX, CUN and PUJ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Raleigh/Durham is 2 hours ahead of Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from RDU to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAL. 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 DFW to RDU

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Frontier and GOL. With 136 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DFW to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to RDU ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes to 2 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,705 km). There are approximately 136 weekly flights outbound and 126 return, totaling 262 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LUK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL).