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

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Fort Worth to Raleigh/Durham
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1 Airlines 1,079 mi 1h 38m nonstop +1h ahead 38 1-stop hubs

FTW–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 1,079 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FTW to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
26
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.

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 1 8 5
Weekly flights 0 191 10
Flight time 1h 38m 2h 23m 2h 19m
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.
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 connections38 hubs
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 approximately 1h 38m. The route covers 1,079 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, OKC, MDW, PIT, SDF, MSP, BNA, HOU, RSW, PBI, FLL, ORD, ACT, DFW, IAD, TPA, AUS, FOK, EVV, SRQ, TUL, GCM, EWR, YOW, CUN, PHX, SAN, LAS, SLC, PSP, LAX, SEA, TUS, SJC, SNA, SFO, BHM and IAH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air.

FTW to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Dallas (DAL) and Waco (ACT).