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

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1,050 mi airlines 9/wk
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WN1559
WN Southwest
7S7
7:50 AM
EDT T1
9:45 AM
CDT
2h 55m
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WN4167
WN Southwest
7M8
12:25 PM
EDT T1
2:20 PM
CDT
2h 55m
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WN3760
WN Southwest
738
1:24 PM
EDT T1
3:13 PM
CDT
2h 49m
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WN4502
WN Southwest
737
8:05 AM
CDT T1
11:40 AM
EDT
2h 35m
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WN265
WN Southwest
7S7
1:35 PM
CDT T1
5:10 PM
EDT
2h 35m
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WN3264
WN Southwest
B38M
3:30 PM
CDT T1
7:05 PM
EDT
2h 35m
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Raleigh/Durham to Dallas
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,050 mi 2h 49m nonstop -1h behind 159 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 49m. Beyond nonstop, 159 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

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 9 738, 7M8, 7S7 2h49-2h55 88% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (9 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to DAL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to DAL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
159
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,632
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dallas from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Love Field.
Metric RDU→DAL GSO→DAL LYH→DAL
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 1
Weekly flights 9 1 –
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 44m 3h 1m
Departure OTP 88% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Dallas flights · Lynchburg (LYH) to Dallas flights · Concord (USA) to Dallas flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Dallas Love Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Dallas is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · DAL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas.
Distance & Flight Time
1,050 mi / 1,689 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m to 2h 55m.
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–DAL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Dallas route.
Route details
Distance1,050 mi / 1,689 km
Flight time2h 49m to 2h 55m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 10 return
1-stop connections159 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: DAL
Full nameDallas Love Field
IATA / ICAODAL / KDAL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation487 ft / 148 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to DAL flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dallas Love Field take approximately 2h 49m to 2h 55m. The route covers 1,050 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from RDU to DAL. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through JAN, CHA, ECP, LIT, MKC, LUK, FTY, PDK, LEX, AGS, HHH, CLL, CPP, AVL, BHM, MYR, UOX, DSI, SAV, TYS, CHO, CHS, EDC, MKE, ABE, OKC, ISM, ORF, IAH, SFB, SSI, CLE, CAK, ILM, MNZ, CEU, GMU, IAD, DAB, CVG, DAY, BMG, SBN, PGD, YYZ, APF, BCT, PWK, RIC, TLH, BQK, DSM, FOK, ORL, NAS, TEB, EFD, APA, VRB, ERI, SAF, LSE, PIA, EYW, ABI, HPN, RSW, TTN, OPF, CRP, EWR, MRK, FXE, SUA, PBI, MLB, UST, BDL, BJC, VNC, TMB, SRQ, YUL, BDR, MMU, SAT, FRG, CUN, MSN, ROC, ALB, BUF, FOE, HVN, SYR, PLS, ASE, PSM, PVD, BZN, BED, PSP, PWM, MHH, RNO, JFK, BTV, SDF, CLD, VNY, PDX, HLN, BFI, MRY, IND, SJC, OAK, PNS, SMF, SJU, NUQ, JAX, YVR, ORD, BOS, HOU, PIT, JWN, PHL, ATL, MDW, STL, BWI, TPA, AUS, MCI, BNA, MSY, DCA, LAS, SEA, LGA, MIA, FLL, DEN, MCO, DTW, SFO, CLT, CMH, LAX, PHX, SAN, MSP, MEM, SLC, SNA, BUY and CMA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas is 1 hour 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, LYH 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 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to DAL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to DAL ranges from 2 hours 49 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,050 miles (1,689 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

159 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via JAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Lynchburg (LYH) and Concord (USA).