Kansas City (MCI) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights
Endeavor Air, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Kansas City International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with about 8 flights a week in July 2026. The 904-mile flight takes about 2h 23m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 904 mi · 1,455 km
- Flight time
- 2h 23m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 65%
Airlines flying MCI to RDU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 6 | Bombardier CRJ900 | 15,789 | 2h 24m |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 5,826 | 2h 15m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MCI to RDU flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 2:35pm and the last at 7:15pm. 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 2928Southwest Airlines | 2:35pm | 5:55pm | 4 | n/a |
| DL 4648Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:15pm | 10:54pm | 31 | 73% |
Is MCI to RDU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 396 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7pm were the most punctual (74%), those around 4pm the least (45%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (63%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 349 | 73% | 26 min | 4.3% |
| Southwest Airlines | 47 | 59% | 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3pm to 4pm | 15 | 60% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 20 | 45% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 11 | 91% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 104 | 70% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 234 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 35 | 1,944 | |
| September 2025 | 34 | 1,953 | |
| October 2025 | 34 | 2,021 | |
| November 2025 | 33 | 1,979 | |
| December 2025 | 21 | 1,189 | |
| January 2026 | 25 | 791 | |
| February 2026 | 28 | 1,009 | |
| March 2026 | 35 | 1,899 | |
| April 2026 | 36 | 2,045 | |
| May 2026 | 33 | 1,982 | |
| June 2026 | 36 | 2,365 | |
| July 2026 | 35 | 2,438 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.