Raleigh/Durham to Denver (RDU–APA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,442 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
DAL Dallas 9h 24m WN → WUPXE Dallas (DAL) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 5m EJAWN → XE Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
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Raleigh/Durham to Denver
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,442 mi 3h 12m nonstop -2h behind

RDU–APA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Denver (APA) Denver to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to APA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
DAL ~9h 24m LAS ~11h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
98
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → APA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
APA → RDU
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Denver is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · APA: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,442 mi / 2,320 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 12m gate to gate.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–APA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,442 mi / 2,320 km
Flight time3h 12m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: APA
Full nameCentennial Airport
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to APA flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Centennial Airport take about 3h 12m gate to gate. The route covers 1,442 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field and Harry Reid.
Denver is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from APA to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 RDU to APA

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Centennial Airport (APA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to APA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to APA is about 3 hours 12 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,442 miles (2,320 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.