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$80+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Dallas

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — DFW
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Wed 4/16
Wed 4/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Dallas are usually found in August or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Dallas

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Dallas (A78). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$162
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$80
(Mytrip)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$285
From Raleigh-Durham to Dallas
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Dallas
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Dallas. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/154:25 pmRDU - DFW
1 stop19h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/199:09 amDFW - RDU
Nonstop2h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$162
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Fri 5/231:46 pmRDU - DFW
Nonstop3h 03mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/269:09 amDFW - RDU
Nonstop2h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/10$164
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/168:42 pmRDU - DFW
Nonstop3h 25mFrontier
Sun 5/186:02 pmDFW - RDU
1 stop16h 17mFrontier
Deal found 4/11$165
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/73:43 pmRDU - DFW
Nonstop3h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/146:36 pmDFW - RDU
Nonstop2h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/10$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:45 pmRDU - DAL
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Wed 5/1410:20 amDAL - RDU
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/9$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/712:25 pmRDU - DAL
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Tue 5/2012:00 pmDAL - RDU
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/9$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/158:30 amRDU - DFW
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Thu 7/175:50 amDFW - RDU
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/10$285

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Dallas that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Dallas that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Dallas

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Return

Price

RaleighDallas

RDU - DFW

RDUDFW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/15

4:25 pm-11:22 am

1 stop19h 57m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 5/19

9:09 am-12:51 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$162

RaleighDallas

RDU - DFW

RDUDFW

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/23

1:46 pm-3:49 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 5/26

9:09 am-12:51 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$164

RaleighDallas

RDU - DFW

RDUDFW

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/16

8:42 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 5/18

6:02 pm-11:19 am

1 stop16h 17m

$165

RaleighDallas

RDU - DFW

RDUDFW

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

3:43 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 5/14

6:36 pm-10:19 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$189

RaleighDallas

RDU - DAL

RDUDAL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/6

5:45 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Dallas Love Field

Wed 5/14

10:20 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$189

RaleighDallas

RDU - DAL

RDUDAL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

12:25 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Dallas Love Field

Tue 5/20

12:00 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$218

RaleighDallas

RDU - DFW

RDUDFW

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/15

8:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 7/17

5:50 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 27m

$285

RaleighDallas

RDU - DFW

RDUDFW

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/19

10:17 am-9:13 am

1 stop23h 56m

$80

RaleighDallas

RDU - DFW

RDUDFW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

6:00 am-10:34 pm

1 stop17h 34m

$83

RaleighDallas

RDU - DFW

RDUDFW

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/2

12:59 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop3h 14m

$85

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Airports
RDU

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DFW

For easy city access, use the DART Orange Line from Terminal A to downtown Dallas. It's a convenient public transit option.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
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John Walton

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John Walton

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on DFW

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Dallas

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dallas from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Dallas

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Dallas. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Dallas is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Dallas?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Dallas (average of $216). Flying from Raleigh to Dallas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to DFW?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Dallas. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Raleigh to Dallas at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 62% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Dallas?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Dallas. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Dallas flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to Dallas

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh to Dallas. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to A78 are scheduled on a Wednesday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Dallas by month

Plan your trip to Dallas by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dallas ranges from 1.9 - 4.9 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. August is typically the driest time to visit Dallas when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

Temperature in Dallas by month

Plan your trip to Dallas by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dallas, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 86.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dallas. Reviews last updated April 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to Dallas, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,279 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,910 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,636 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,851 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Dallas?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Raleigh to Dallas. You should not have trouble finding flights to Dallas from Raleigh-Durham; the airport handles an average of 19 outbound flights to Dallas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Raleigh airport to Dallas. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from Raleigh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Dallas round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Dallas is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $164 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $165 and $189 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Dallas one-way?

    $80 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $87 and $90, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to Dallas?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Raleigh to Dallas consider choosing Japan Airlines (89%), Frontier (79%) or Qantas Airways (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Dallas?

    While on average a flight from Raleigh to Dallas is generally $773, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $98. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Dallas/Fort Worth), you can expect to pay $107 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Dallas that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Dallas flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Dallas?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Dallas.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Dallas?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Dallas by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Dallas?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Dallas (average of $216). Flying from Raleigh to Dallas in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Raleigh to Dallas

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Dallas. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$72Average$174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$138Average$203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$175Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$232Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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