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

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Raleigh/Durham to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,457 mi 3h 28m nonstop -2h behind 37 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and BJC, connecting options are available through 37 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to BJC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
129
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.
Metric RDU→BJC GSO→BJC
Distance from RDU – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 3h 28m 3h 18m
Departure OTP 100% –
Greensboro (GSO) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 4:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,457 mi / 2,345 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 28m.
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–BJC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Denver route.
Route details
Distance1,457 mi / 2,345 km
Flight time3h 28m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: BJC
Full nameRocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
IATA / ICAOBJC / KBJC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,673 ft / 1,729 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to BJC flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport take approximately 3h 28m. The route covers 1,457 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to BJC. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, MKE, CMH, MDW, IAD, MSP, PIT, CLT, NAS, DEN, STL, DAL, MCI, MEM, BNA, RSW, SRQ, AUS, HOU, IAH, SLC, PBI, PSP, PHX, BOS, YUL, PVD, LAS, FLL, VNY, SNA, OAK, SJC, SMF, LAX, SFO and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from BJC to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO. 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 RDU to BJC

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to BJC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to BJC ranges from 3 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,457 miles (2,345 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).