Raleigh/Durham to Kansas City (RDU–MCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL5230
DL Delta
CR9
7:00 AM
EDT T2
8:55 AM
EDT
2h 55m
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WN3643
WN Southwest
7M8
4:25 PM
EDT T1
6:10 PM
EDT
2h 45m
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WN4236
WN Southwest
73H
4:25 PM
EDT T1
6:00 PM
EDT
2h 35m
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WN3963
WN Southwest
7M8
4:00 PM
EDT
7:15 PM
EDT
2h 15m
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WN2747
WN Southwest
7S7
5:44 PM
EDT
9:13 PM
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3h 29m
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DL4648
DL Delta
CR9
7:59 PM
EDT TM
11:22 PM
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2h 23m
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Raleigh/Durham to Kansas City
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 902 mi 2h 35m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

RDU–MCI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 902 miles in approximately 2h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–MCI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 CR9 2h55 33% SkyTeam –
WN Southwest Airlines 2 73H, 7M8 2h35-2h45 33% – –
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: WN (2 flights/wk, 22%)
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 MCI 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
9
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
CVG ~3h 33m ERI ~3h 56m CLE ~3h 59m ABE ~4h 7m LIT ~4h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,218
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 → MCI
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
0%
Return
MCI → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → MCI delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kansas City is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · MCI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
902 mi / 1,452 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m 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–MCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Kansas City route.
Route details
Distance902 mi / 1,452 km
Flight time2h 35m to 2h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: MCI
Full nameKansas City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Vincennes
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to MCI flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Kansas City International Airport take approximately 2h 35m to 2h 55m. The route covers 902 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from RDU to MCI. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, ERI, CLE, ABE, LIT, TEB, BED, OKC, EYW, SRQ, PNS, LIR, SAN, VNY, PUJ, CUN, SLC, ATL, JFK, STL, DAL, EWR, BNA, CLT, IAD, BWI, PHL, MIA, DCA, ORD, IAH, AUS, LGA, BOS, DTW, SEA, FLL, MDW, DFW, MSP, MCO, TPA, DEN, PHX, SFO, LAS, MSY, SAT, HOU, RSW, IND and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MCI 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 MCI

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to MCI ranges from 2 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 902 miles (1,452 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.