Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with about 42 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,061-mile flight takes about 2h 38m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,061 mi · 1,708 km
- Flight time
- 2h 38m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 82%
Airlines flying DFW to RDU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 38 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 288,958 | 2h 37m |
| Frontier Airlines | 4 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 31,972 | 2h 44m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 3,403 | 2h 47m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900 | 857 | 2h 47m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DFW to RDU flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 8:06pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2366American Airlines | 7:00am | 10:46am | 4 | 79% |
| AA 2683American Airlines | 7:05am | 10:50am | 27 | 85% |
| F9 3330Frontier Airlines | 8:35am | 12:36pm | 24 | 88% |
| AA 2693American Airlines | 9:30am | 1:14pm | 27 | 72% |
| AA 2400American Airlines | 9:40am | 1:27pm | 4 | 77% |
| AA 2091American Airlines | 12:00pm | 3:43pm | 27 | 76% |
| AA 2371American Airlines | 12:12pm | 3:59pm | 4 | 62% |
| AA 1888American Airlines | 2:45pm | 6:34pm | 8 | 70% |
| AA 2361American Airlines | 2:50pm | 6:38pm | 4 | 51% |
| AA 979American Airlines | 5:29pm | 9:16pm | 30 | 67% |
| AA 542American Airlines | 8:06pm | 11:49pm | 31 | 53% |
Is DFW to RDU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 2,266 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (86%), those around 8pm the least (50%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (53%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,024 | 69% | 22 min | 2.5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 224 | 86% | 11 min | 0.9% |
| Spirit Airlines | 18 | 83% | 9 min | 0% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 363 | 84% | |
| 8am to 9am | 131 | 86% | |
| 9am to 10am | 111 | 74% | |
| 10am to 11am | 96 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 176 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 134 | 67% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 91 | 69% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 251 | 63% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 53 | 74% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 297 | 69% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 148 | 63% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 135 | 69% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 204 | 50% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 181 | 29,010 | |
| September 2025 | 175 | 25,799 | |
| October 2025 | 214 | 32,550 | |
| November 2025 | 201 | 27,305 | |
| December 2025 | 209 | 28,672 | |
| January 2026 | 157 | 22,554 | |
| February 2026 | 148 | 22,556 | |
| March 2026 | 163 | 24,510 | |
| April 2026 | 186 | 27,074 | |
| May 2026 | 197 | 29,058 | |
| June 2026 | 192 | 28,824 | |
| July 2026 | 188 | 27,854 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.