Raleigh/Durham to Dallas-Fort Worth (RDU–DFW) — 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–DFW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,059 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, CX, G3, JL, QF, QR, RJ | 42 | 321, 738, B38M | 2h44-3h08 | Oneworld | AS, CX, G3, JL, QF, QR, RJ | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 14 | 32N, A20N | 2h45-3h25 | – | Y4 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→DFW | FAY→DFW | GSO→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 62 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 145 | – | 98 |
| Flight time | 3h 8m | 2h 38m | 2h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
RDU–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to DFW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Frontier. With 145 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to DFW is about 3 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,059 miles (1,705 km). There are approximately 145 weekly flights outbound and 156 return, totaling 301 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville (FAY), Greensboro (GSO) and Concord (USA).