Raleigh/Durham to Telluride (RDU–TEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,609 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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 2 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 48m F9UAWN → KG Denver (DEN) to Telluride flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 21m AAASWN → KG Phoenix (PHX) to Telluride flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Raleigh/Durham to Telluride
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,609 mi 3h 29m nonstop -2h behind

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

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All flights from Telluride (TEX) Telluride to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to TEX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
DEN ~5h 48m PHX ~10h 21m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
118
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 → TEX
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
TEX → RDU
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
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
Telluride is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · TEX: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 4:00 PM in Telluride.
Distance & Flight Time
1,609 mi / 2,589 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 29m 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–TEX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Telluride route.
Route details
Distance1,609 mi / 2,589 km
Flight time3h 29m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: TEX
Full nameTelluride Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOTEX / KTEX
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation9,070 ft / 2,765 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to TEX flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Telluride Regional Airport take about 3h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 1,609 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Telluride is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
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 TEX

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to TEX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to TEX is about 3 hours 29 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,609 miles (2,589 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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