Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dallas (DAL) flights
Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dallas Love Field, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,052-mile flight takes about 2h 50m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,052 mi · 1,693 km
- Flight time
- 2h 50m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying RDU to DAL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 55,010 | 2h 50m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RDU to DAL flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:25am and the last at 11:30am. 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 1139Southwest Airlines | 6:25am | 8:10am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 4504Southwest Airlines | 7:00am | 8:45am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3347Southwest Airlines | 11:30am | 1:15pm | 20 | 95% |
Is RDU to DAL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 76% of 417 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.2% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (100%), those around 6pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 417 | 76% | 14 min | 1.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 29 | 93% | |
| 7am to 8am | 40 | 100% | |
| 8am to 9am | 18 | 89% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 48 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 98 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 66 | 74% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 42 | 79% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 19 | 44% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 35 | 63% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 36 | 4,664 | |
| September 2025 | 35 | 4,696 | |
| October 2025 | 34 | 4,892 | |
| November 2025 | 46 | 5,606 | |
| December 2025 | 46 | 6,381 | |
| January 2026 | 33 | 3,311 | |
| February 2026 | 27 | 3,315 | |
| March 2026 | 31 | 4,374 | |
| April 2026 | 33 | 4,493 | |
| May 2026 | 33 | 4,747 | |
| June 2026 | 29 | 4,318 | |
| July 2026 | 30 | 4,213 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.