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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between TEX and RDU. Nearest airports to TEX with scheduled service: Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ, 38 mi) · Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO, 56 mi) · Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ, 60 mi)
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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 8h 5m EJAKG F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 31m KG AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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Telluride to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TEX to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
120
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
TEX → RDU
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
RDU → TEX
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Telluride

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric TEX→RDU ASE→RDU EGE→RDU
Distance from TEX 104 mi 128 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1
Airports within 200 miles of TEX with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Raleigh/Durham is 2 hours ahead of Telluride.
TEX: MDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Telluride, it's 8:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

TEX–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Telluride to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TEX
IATA / ICAOTEX / KTEX
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation9,070 ft / 2,765 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TEX to RDU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Raleigh/Durham is 2 hours ahead of Telluride.
Yes, return flights from RDU to TEX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ASE and EGE. 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.

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. Nearby alternative airports include Aspen (ASE) and Eagle (EGE).