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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL5230
DL Delta
CR9
7:00 AM
EDT T2
8:56 AM
CDT
2h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4236
WN Southwest
738
4:25 PM
EDT T1
6:00 PM
CDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3963
WN Southwest
7M8
4:00 PM
CDT
7:15 PM
EDT
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL4648
DL Delta
CR9
7:59 PM
CDT TM
11:22 PM
EDT
2h 23m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Raleigh/Durham to Kansas City
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 902 mi 2h 35m nonstop -1h behind 75 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, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 2h56 84% SkyTeam
WN Southwest Airlines 1 738 2h35 84%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to MCI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,220
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.

Other ways to reach Kansas City from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Kansas City International Airport.
Metric RDU→MCI USA→MCI
Distance from RDU 113 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 8
Flight time 2h 35m 2h 23m
Departure OTP 84%
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Kansas City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · MCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Kansas City.
Distance & Flight Time
902 mi / 1,452 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 35m to 2h 56m.
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.

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 56m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: MCI
IATA / ICAOMCI / KMCI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m

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 56m. The route covers 902 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from RDU to MCI. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CLE, SAV, NAS, ERI, LIT, ABE, ECP, TEB, BHM, PWK, CVG, YOW, MKE, HPN, SDF, PIT, OKC, YYZ, JAX, SFB, BED, MHH, BJC, CHS, EYW, PGD, SAT, VNY, PLS, LIR, CUN, SNA, PDX, PSP, PUJ, SMF, MDW, IAD, JFK, ATL, STL, SLC, EWR, LAS, BNA, ORD, DAL, DTW, BWI, LGA, IAH, MIA, DCA, TPA, HOU, DFW, MSP, PNS, CLT, SAN, DEN, SEA, AUS, MCO, PHL, BOS, FLL, SRQ, MSY, PHX, SFO, IND, RSW, DSM and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kansas City is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from MCI to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include USA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 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 8 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 56 minutes. The route covers a distance of 902 miles (1,452 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CLE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA).