Raleigh/Durham to Santa Fe (RDU–SAF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,526 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 54m AAASCX → AABAIB Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Santa Fe flights
DEN Denver 6h 4m F9UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Santa Fe flights
ORD Chicago 6h 36m AAASCX → AA Chicago (ORD) to Santa Fe flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 8m AAASWN → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Fe flights
DAL Dallas 8h 31m WN → EJAXE Dallas (DAL) to Santa Fe flights
LAX Los Angeles 14h 16m AAASDL → AA Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Fe flights
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Raleigh/Durham to Santa Fe
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,526 mi 3h 28m nonstop -2h behind

RDU–SAF has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to SAF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
DFW ~5h 54m DEN ~6h 4m ORD ~6h 36m PHX ~7h 8m DAL ~8h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
349
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 → SAF
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
48%
Return
SAF → RDU
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
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
Santa Fe is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · SAF: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 4:00 PM in Santa Fe.
Distance & Flight Time
1,526 mi / 2,456 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 28m 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–SAF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Santa Fe route.
Route details
Distance1,526 mi / 2,456 km
Flight time3h 28m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: SAF
Full nameSanta Fe Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSAF / KSAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation6,348 ft / 1,935 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to SAF flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport take about 3h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 1,526 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Chicago O'Hare.
Santa Fe is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from SAF 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 SAF

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to SAF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to SAF is about 3 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,526 miles (2,456 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.