Raleigh/Durham to Kansas City (RDU–MCI) — 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–MCI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 902 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | CR9 | 2h42 | SkyTeam | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 3 | 737, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h30 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kansas City from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→MCI | USA→MCI | ROA→MCI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 113 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 10 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 23m | 2h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 54% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · MCI: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
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–MCI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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, Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RDU to MCI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to MCI is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 902 miles (1,452 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Nashville and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA) and Roanoke (ROA).