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

FTW Airport Page →
1,079 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 10h 30m UA DLKEKL Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~3h 44m DL Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Raleigh/Durham flights
SDF Louisville ~4h 22m MX Louisville (SDF) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MSY New Orleans ~4h 39m UD MX New Orleans (MSY) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 3m AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MCO Orlando ~5h 56m B6 DLF9LXJ Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh/Durham flights
EWR Newark ~6h 18m AFDLLY Newark (EWR) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 51m AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MEX Mexico City ~8h 13m AM AM Mexico City (MEX) to Raleigh/Durham flights
SAN San Diego ~8h 16m ASMX San Diego (SAN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Worth to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,079 mi 1h 38m nonstop +1h ahead

FTW–RDU had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,079 miles in 1h 38m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop FTW–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FTW to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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
FTW → RDU
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
Return
RDU → FTW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
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 Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric FTW→RDU DFW→RDU DAL→RDU
Distance from FTW 19 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 10 5
Weekly flights 143 9
Flight time 1h 38m 2h 24m 2h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of FTW with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Fort Worth.
FTW: CDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Worth, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,079 mi / 1,736 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 38m 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.

FTW–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Worth to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance1,079 mi / 1,736 km
Flight time1h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: FTW
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FTW to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 1h 38m gate to gate. The route covers 1,079 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from FTW to RDU: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 38m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from RDU to FTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DFW, DAL and ACT. 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 FTW to RDU

Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

FTW to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from FTW to RDU is about 1 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,079 miles (1,736 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Dallas (DAL) and Waco (ACT).