Raleigh/Durham to Fort Worth (RDU–FTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,079 mi 2h 50m nonstop -2h behind 21 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and FTW, connecting options are available through 21 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to FTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
SFB ~5h 28m CLT ~5h 51m CHS ~5h 52m JAX ~6h 9m PIT ~6h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
64
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → FTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
FTW → RDU
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 4:00 PM in Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,079 mi / 1,736 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.
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–FTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,079 mi / 1,736 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: FTW
Full nameFort Worth Meacham International Airport
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation710 ft / 216 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to FTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Fort Worth Meacham International Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 1,079 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SFB, CLT, CHS, JAX, PIT, IAD, SAT, EWR, CMH, BNA, FLL, MIA, DEN, VNY, SLC, PHX, LAS, SNA, LAX, SAN and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Fort Worth is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
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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 FTW

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to FTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to FTW ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,079 miles (1,736 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SFB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.