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

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Raleigh/Durham to Tulsa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind 73 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and TUL, connecting options are available through 73 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to TUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,259
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.
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 0 1 2
Weekly flights 0 – 1
Departure OTP 100% – –
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.
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
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections73 hubs
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKC, LEX, TYS, ECP, MKE, CMH, SDF, RIC, ORL, FTY, IAD, CHO, OKC, CHS, LUK, TPA, FTW, OPF, BHM, HPN, MSY, PDK, PBI, PHF, JAX, EWR, PHL, MSN, CVG, TMB, TEB, MMU, SFB, BCT, PIT, SRQ, APF, EYW, SAF, BOS, STL, ALB, SAT, SWF, PSM, FLL, PSP, VNY, SFO, ATL, AUS, MCO, ORD, IAH, MDW, LAS, DAL, MIA, CLT, LGA, DCA, KOA, DFW, SLC, BNA, DTW, PHX, DEN, LAX, HOU, SAN, SJC and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greenville (PGV) and Roanoke (ROA).