Dallas-Fort Worth to Raleigh/Durham (DFW–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DFW–RDU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Sky Express lead the route. The flight covers 1,059 miles in approximately 2h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 142 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, CX, QF, QR | 71 | 319, 321, 738 | 2h23-2h49 | Oneworld | AS, CX, QF, QR | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | 32N | 2h49 | – | Y4 | |
| G3 Sky Express | 7 | 738 | 2h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→RDU | DAL→RDU | FTW→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 191 | 10 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 23m | 2h 19m | 1h 38m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
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.
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.
DFW–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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, Frontier and Sky Express. With 191 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DFW to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DFW to RDU ranges from 2 hours 23 minutes to 2 hours 49 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,705 km). There are approximately 191 weekly flights outbound and 185 return, totaling 376 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
142 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PGV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas (DAL), Fort Worth (FTW) and Waco (ACT).