Raleigh/Durham to Dallas (RDU–DAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 6h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN1559
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 AM
EDT T1
9:45 AM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN960
WN Southwest
737
8:30 AM
EDT T1
10:30 AM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4655
WN Southwest
7M8
10:15 AM
EDT T1
12:15 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3760
WN Southwest
7M8
11:15 AM
EDT T1
1:10 PM
MDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4502
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 AM
MDT T1
11:40 AM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN8823
WN Southwest
12:46 PM
MDT
4:07 PM
EDT
1h 21m
M T W T F S S
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WN1816
WN Southwest
7S7
1:10 PM
MDT T1
4:35 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3264
WN Southwest
7M8
2:25 PM
MDT T1
6:00 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN867
WN Southwest
B38M
2:59 PM
MDT T1
6:35 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Raleigh/Durham to Dallas
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 1,050 mi 2h 55m nonstop -2h behind 88 1-stop hubs

RDU–DAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,050 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–DAL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 737, 7M8, 7S7 2h55-3h 72%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to DAL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
16
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to DAL.
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One-Stop Connections
88
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,690
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
RDU → DAL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
87%
Return
DAL → RDU
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → DAL delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric RDU→DAL GSO→DAL USA→DAL
Distance from RDU 66 mi 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 15 1 1
Flight time 2h 55m 3h 24m 3h 10m
Departure OTP 72%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Dallas Love Field.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 4:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,050 mi / 1,689 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 55m to 3h 0m.
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.

RDU–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance1,050 mi / 1,689 km
Flight time2h 55m to 3h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 16 return
1-stop connections88 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: DAL
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dallas Love Field take approximately 2h 55m to 3h. The route covers 1,050 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from RDU to DAL. The return direction has about 16 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIT, FTW, CHS, USA, ORF, LEX, SBN, LUK, CLL, CVG, VRB, PDK, GSO, GMU, HHH, SSI, IAD, PWK, SFB, ORL, OKC, ABI, IAH, ERI, LSE, SUA, ABE, RIC, AGS, MLB, BCT, EWR, TEB, SAT, ROC, BED, YYZ, FOE, SYR, TTN, BDL, APF, JFK, CMH, BZN, SNA, VNY, SAN, CLD, RNO, SJC, PNS, PHL, JAX, PBI, BFI, SEA, SDF, BOS, SFO, STL, BNA, MCI, AUS, LAS, ATL, BWI, MDW, DCA, MIA, TPA, DEN, MSY, HOU, CLT, MCO, SLC, FLL, ORD, IND, PIT, PHX, LGA, MSP, RSW, SRQ, LAX and MEM. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from DAL to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO and USA. 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 DAL

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

RDU to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to DAL ranges from 2 hours 55 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,050 miles (1,689 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 31 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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