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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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AA American
5:32 PM
CDT
8:48 PM
EDT
2h 16m
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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 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 50m WN AADLWN Nashville (BNA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 17m AABA AABAEJA Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 19m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MDW Chicago 4h 30m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 56m AAASAY AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
AUS Austin 5h 5m AAWN AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to Raleigh/Durham flights
HOU Houston 5h 10m CNSWN WN Houston (HOU) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago 5h 29m AAACAS AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MCO Orlando 5h 32m WN DLF9MX Orlando (MCO) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAH Houston 5h 32m CMEKNH F9NZUA Houston (IAH) to Raleigh/Durham flights
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Tulsa to Raleigh/Durham
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 954 mi 2h 16m nonstop +1h ahead

TUL–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 954 miles in approximately 2h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TUL–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 2h16 59% Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TUL to RDU direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TUL to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,355
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
TUL → RDU
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
84%
Return
RDU → TUL
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
97%
Arriving
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. TUL delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Tulsa

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric TUL→RDU SWO→RDU OKC→RDU
Distance from TUL 67 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 16m 2h 2h 45m
Departure OTP 59%
Airports within 200 miles of TUL with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Tulsa, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
954 mi / 1,536 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 16m gate to gate.
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.

TUL–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tulsa to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance954 mi / 1,536 km
Flight time2h 16m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TUL
IATA / ICAOTUL / KTUL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.3M
Elevation677 ft / 206 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TUL to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Tulsa International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 2h 16m gate to gate. The route covers 954 miles.
1 airline operates flights from TUL to RDU: American Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Tulsa.
Yes, return flights from RDU to TUL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SWO and OKC. 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 TUL to RDU

Tulsa International Airport (TUL) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

TUL to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUL to RDU is about 2 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 954 miles (1,536 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Charlotte Douglas and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Stillwater (SWO) and Oklahoma City (OKC).