Dallas (DAL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Dallas Love Field to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,052-mile flight takes about 2h 33m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,052 mi · 1,693 km
- Flight time
- 2h 33m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying DAL to RDU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 57,794 | 2h 33m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DAL to RDU flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026. The first usually leaves at 9:15am and the last at 3:20pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1360Southwest Airlines | 9:15am | 12:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 962Southwest Airlines | 10:25am | 2:05pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1513Southwest Airlines | 1:45pm | 5:25pm | 12 | 83% |
| WN 1353Southwest Airlines | 3:20pm | 7:00pm | 8 | n/a |
Is DAL to RDU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 64% of 416 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (92%), those around 3pm the least (52%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 416 | 64% | 19 min | 1.7% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 16 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 26 | 92% | |
| 10am to 11am | 17 | 88% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 80 | 70% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 92 | 62% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 145 | 52% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 12 | 67% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 13 | 69% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 36 | 4,827 | |
| September 2025 | 34 | 4,595 | |
| October 2025 | 35 | 4,862 | |
| November 2025 | 46 | 5,974 | |
| December 2025 | 46 | 5,804 | |
| January 2026 | 31 | 3,968 | |
| February 2026 | 27 | 3,998 | |
| March 2026 | 33 | 4,874 | |
| April 2026 | 33 | 4,573 | |
| May 2026 | 34 | 4,830 | |
| June 2026 | 31 | 4,815 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,674 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.