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

RDU Airport Page →
1,079 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 9 hubs
DEN Denver 9h 15m F9UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Fort Worth flights
MCO Orlando ~5h 50m AFDLF9 → B6XSR Orlando (MCO) to Fort Worth flights
YYZ Toronto ~6h 13m ACTPUA → UD Toronto (YYZ) to Fort Worth flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 36m AAASCX → CE Chicago (ORD) to Fort Worth flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~6h 45m DL → Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Fort Worth flights
JFK New York ~7h AAAMAT → B6 New York (JFK) to Fort Worth flights
MIA Miami ~7h 8m AAAMAT → Miami (MIA) to Fort Worth flights
MEX Mexico City ~8h 42m AM → AM Mexico City (MEX) to Fort Worth flights
SEA Seattle ~10h 24m ASAYDL → Seattle (SEA) to Fort Worth flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Fort Worth
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,079 mi 2h 39m nonstop -1h behind

RDU–FTW had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,079 miles in 2h 39m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop RDU–FTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to FTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
MCO ~5h 50m YYZ ~6h 13m ORD ~6h 36m CVG ~6h 45m JFK ~7h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
76
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
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
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
-1h
Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · FTW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,079 mi / 1,736 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 39m gate to gate.
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 39m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: FTW
Full nameFort Worth Meacham International Airport
IATA / ICAOFTW / KFTW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 1,079 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from RDU to FTW: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 39m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver.
Fort Worth is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from FTW to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

RDU to FTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to FTW is about 2 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,079 miles (1,736 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.