Raleigh/Durham to Tulsa (RDU–TUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RDU Airport Page →
954 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h AADLWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Tulsa flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 18m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tulsa flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 19m AAIB → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Tulsa flights
MDW Chicago 4h 30m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Tulsa flights
DAL Dallas 4h 45m WN → JTLLXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Tulsa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 5m AAASCX → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tulsa flights
HOU Houston 5h 10m WN → WN Houston (HOU) to Tulsa flights
ORD Chicago 5h 19m AAASCX → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Tulsa flights
AUS Austin 5h 35m AMDLWN → WN Austin (AUS) to Tulsa flights
MCO Orlando 5h 36m AFDLF9 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Tulsa flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Tulsa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
954 mi 2h 7m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and TUL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps RDU Routes TUL Routes RDU Live Flights TUL Live Flights RDU Delays TUL Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to TUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
BNA ~4h 0m ATL ~4h 18m CLT ~4h 19m MDW ~4h 30m DAL ~4h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,161
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 → TUL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
56%
Return
TUL → RDU
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → TUL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Tulsa from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Tulsa International Airport.
Metric RDU→TUL PGV→TUL ROA→TUL
Distance from RDU – 80 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 3
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 2h 7m 1h 54m 3h 9m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Greenville (PGV) to Tulsa flights · Roanoke (ROA) to Tulsa flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Tulsa International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Tulsa.
Distance & Flight Time
954 mi / 1,536 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m 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–TUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Tulsa route.
Route details
Distance954 mi / 1,536 km
Flight time2h 7m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: TUL
Full nameTulsa International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUL / KTUL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation677 ft / 206 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to TUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tulsa International Airport take about 2h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 954 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to TUL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Tulsa is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from TUL to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PGV and ROA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 TUL

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tulsa International Airport (TUL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to TUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to TUL is about 2 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 954 miles (1,536 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville (PGV) and Roanoke (ROA).