Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) flights
American Airlines, Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with about 43 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,061-mile flight takes about 3h 10m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,061 mi · 1,708 km
- Flight time
- 3h 10m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying RDU to DFW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 39 | Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 295,161 | 3h 10m |
| Frontier Airlines | 4 | Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200 | 33,346 | 3h 14m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo, Airbus A321 | 3,506 | 3h 0m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900 | 915 | 3h 29m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RDU to DFW flight schedule
12 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 6 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:16am and the last at 10:26pm. 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 2605American Airlines | 5:16am | 7:27am | 4 | 89% |
| AA 1088American Airlines | 6:30am | 8:38am | 27 | 92% |
| AA 1217American Airlines | 8:30am | 10:35am | 31 | 88% |
| AA 2683American Airlines | 11:40am | 1:43pm | 27 | 86% |
| AA 2366American Airlines | 11:41am | 1:45pm | 4 | 72% |
| F9 2343Frontier Airlines | 1:21pm | 3:30pm | 20 | 80% |
| AA 2693American Airlines | 2:07pm | 4:12pm | 27 | 73% |
| AA 2400American Airlines | 2:20pm | 4:33pm | 4 | 77% |
| AA 2091American Airlines | 4:42pm | 6:50pm | 27 | 71% |
| AA 1888American Airlines | 7:24pm | 9:30pm | 8 | 68% |
| AA 2361American Airlines | 7:31pm | 9:43pm | 4 | 52% |
| F9 3329Frontier Airlines | 10:26pm | 12:33am | 4 | 46% |
Is RDU to DFW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 2,263 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 2.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (90%), those around 7pm the least (64%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,023 | 80% | 19 min | 2.5% |
| Frontier Airlines | 222 | 78% | 17 min | 1.4% |
| Spirit Airlines | 18 | 77% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 254 | 89% | |
| 6am to 7am | 156 | 87% | |
| 7am to 8am | 218 | 90% | |
| 8am to 9am | 174 | 86% | |
| 9am to 10am | 94 | 88% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 353 | 82% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 65 | 83% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 131 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 153 | 79% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 185 | 69% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 110 | 64% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 47 | 72% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 65 | 79% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 215 | 64% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 181 | 28,381 | |
| September 2025 | 173 | 26,954 | |
| October 2025 | 211 | 33,241 | |
| November 2025 | 198 | 28,999 | |
| December 2025 | 209 | 31,652 | |
| January 2026 | 159 | 23,075 | |
| February 2026 | 142 | 22,054 | |
| March 2026 | 160 | 24,715 | |
| April 2026 | 186 | 26,515 | |
| May 2026 | 195 | 28,816 | |
| June 2026 | 187 | 29,666 | |
| July 2026 | 191 | 29,298 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.