Raleigh/Durham to Dallas (RDU–DAL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–DAL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,050 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 73H, 7S7 | 2h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→DAL | GSO→DAL | PGV→DAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 80 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 2h 31m | 3h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · DAL: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,050 miles (1,689 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Pensacola and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Greenville (PGV) and Lynchburg (LYH).