Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dallas (DFW) flights

An economy award from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dallas (DFW) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dallas (DFW): American Airlines and Frontier Airlines. The two airports are 1,059 miles (1,704 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 50 ways to fly it with one stop, through Memphis, Charlotte and Nashville and more.
How many miles RDU to DFW costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from RDU to DFW
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book RDU to DFW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
RDU to DFW with one stop
50 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Memphis (MEM)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines the whole way





- Via Birmingham (BHM)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way





- Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines



- Via Pensacola (PNS)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines



- Via New Orleans (MSY)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines




- Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines



- Via Tallahassee (TLH)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way




- Via Dayton (DAY)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


- Via Columbus (CMH)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines


RDU to DFW: common questions
How many miles does RDU to DFW cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from RDU to DFW?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dallas (DFW).
How far is Raleigh/Durham from Dallas by plane?
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Dallas (DFW) are 1,059 miles (1,704 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book RDU to DFW award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Raleigh/Durham and Dallas?
The most direct connections are through Memphis (MEM), Charlotte (CLT), Nashville (BNA), Birmingham (BHM) and Atlanta (ATL). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.








