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Cheap Flight Deals from Denver to Raleigh (DEN-RDU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to Raleigh

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Denver to Raleigh.
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Frontier Logo
11:05 am - 4:33 pmDEN-RDU
3h 28mnonstop
Frontier Logo
5:23 pm - 7:21 pmRDU-DEN
3h 58mnonstop
$176Frontier
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Thu, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 7
Frontier Logo
11:05 am - 4:33 pmDEN-RDU
3h 28mnonstop
Frontier Logo
5:23 pm - 7:21 pmRDU-DEN
3h 58mnonstop
$178Frontier
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Thu, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 7
American Airlines Logo
8:06 am - 5:25 pmDEN-RDU
7h 19m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:29 pm - 10:59 pmRDU-DEN
5h 30m1 stop
$211American Airlines
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Wed, May 7 - Wed, May 7
American Airlines Logo
12:16 pm - 10:19 pmDEN-RDU
8h 03m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:27 amRDU-DEN
7h 27m1 stop
$217American Airlines
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Sat, May 10 - Wed, May 14
Southwest Logo
11:35 pm - 8:15 amDEN-RDU
6h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 8:45 pmRDU-DEN
3h 50mnonstop
$227Southwest
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Thu, May 1 - Tue, May 6
Southwest Logo
5:20 pm - 10:35 pmDEN-RDU
3h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:25 pm - 11:05 pmRDU-DEN
5h 40m1 stop
$247Southwest
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Mon, May 5 - Wed, May 14
Delta Logo
12:55 am - 8:54 amDEN-RDU
5h 59m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:15 am - 4:28 pmRDU-DEN
7h 13m1 stop
$267Delta
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Fri, Apr 25 - Wed, Apr 30
Delta Logo
9:15 am - 6:10 pmDEN-RDU
6h 55m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:08 amRDU-DEN
6h 08m1 stop
$277Delta
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Wed, May 21 - Tue, May 27
United Airlines Logo
6:32 pm - 11:59 pmDEN-RDU
3h 27mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 8:36 amRDU-DEN
3h 51mnonstop
$307United Airlines
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Fri, May 23 - Sat, May 31
United Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 5:24 amDEN-RDU
3h 25mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 6:20 pmRDU-DEN
3h 51mnonstop
$317United Airlines
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Mon, May 26 - Thu, May 29

Expert advice for your flight from Denver to Raleigh 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.

KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's Premium Bundle includes priority boarding and extra legroom seats.


Avoid Basic Fare for more flexibility; Economy Bundle offers carry-on and seat selection.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom for added comfort.


Consider Priority Boarding to secure overhead bin space for your carry-on.

Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, perfect for family travel.


Download the Southwest app for free snacks and drinks with Wi-Fi streaming onboard.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
DEN

Use the West Security Checkpoint at DEN for faster screening. It allows liquids and laptops to stay in bags, saving time for early flights.

Read more about DENby Harriet Baskas
RDU

For quick access to Raleigh, use the RDU Taxi service. It's the only authorized taxi, ensuring a reliable ride to the city.

Read more about RDUby Jessica Macdonald
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on DEN

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Denver to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Denver to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Find cheap flights to Raleigh

Planning a trip from Denver to Raleigh? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Denver to Raleigh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Denver to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Denver to Raleigh, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Raleigh back to Denver, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Denver to Raleigh is September, where tickets cost $227 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $367 and $313 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver to Raleigh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Denver to Raleigh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$59
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Denver to Raleigh

When to book flights from Denver to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Denver to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Denver to Raleigh

  • What kinds of flights are offered from Denver to the Raleigh region?

    Each day, there are many direct flights from Denver to the Raleigh region that travelers can choose from. These trips are often serviced by airlines such as Frontier or United. You will also find flights that require a layover, which may occur in Charlotte or Washington, D.C. Airlines that frequent flights for this route that require layovers include American and United.

  • What are my choices of transportation from downtown Denver to Denver International Airport?

    You can always drive from downtown Denver to Denver International Airport, which typically will take anywhere from 30 to 35min. Public transportation is available for this journey as well, including bus lines 0, 10, and 15. If you take public transportation, you’ll arrive at the airport in around 55min to 1h.

  • How can I go from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to the city center of Raleigh?

    If you would like to go from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to the city center of Raleigh, you can always drive, which will normally take you around 20 to 25min depending on what traffic conditions are like. Public transportation is available as well, including the RDU bus line, which will bring you to downtown Raleigh in around 2h 20min.

  • Is it possible for me to rent a car from Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

    There is a free shuttle bus service that departs from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and will bring you to all of the offices of the nearby car rental companies. To find this shuttle bus service, look for the green signs located outside of the Arrivals terminal. Some of the companies that have offices near the airport include agencies such as Dollar, Enterprise, and Thrifty.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Denver to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Raleigh was $59 for a one-way ticket and $176 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Denver and Raleigh?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Denver to Raleigh. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Denver to Raleigh?

    On your way to Raleigh, you’ll fly out from Denver Intl. You’ll be landing at Raleigh-Durham.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Denver to Raleigh?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Denver to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Denver to Raleigh?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Denver to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Denver to Raleigh?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Denver and Raleigh.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Denver to Raleigh?

    There are nonstop flights from Denver to Raleigh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Denver to Raleigh, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Denver to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $369 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $302 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Denver to Raleigh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Denver to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Denver to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Denver is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Denver to Raleigh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to Denver with another airline. Booking your flights between Denver and RDU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Denver to Raleigh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from Denver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Denver to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $119 or less one-way and $197 or less round-trip.
  • There are a few different airlines that use Denver as their focus city, including United, Southwest, and Frontier. Because of this, it’s normal for each of these companies to operate many of the flights that depart from Denver International Airport (DEN).
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has several family washrooms that are scattered throughout its main terminals. Within these washrooms, you will have access to comfortable seating, changing tables, running water, outlets, and trash cans.
  • To ensure that you are well rested for your early morning flight out of Denver International Airport, it can be convenient to opt for lodging that is located directly at this travel hub. There is the Westin Hotel at Denver International Airport, which is directly connected to the main terminal.
  • Those that find that they are not feeling well after they have landed at Raleigh-Durham International Airport can always head to the OTC Drugs and More pharmacy that is in Terminal 2. At this pharmacy, you can purchase basic first aid supplies, such as bandages and disinfectant, as well as over-the-counter medicine, including pain pills.
  • If you’re bringing your pet with you on your trip, take note of the various indoor pet relief rooms that are near the A, B, and C Gates of Denver International Airport. These indoor rooms have trash cans, artificial turf, free disposable waste bags, running water, and seating for pet owners.
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Prefer to fly direct from Denver to Raleigh?

Find which airlines fly direct from Denver Intl Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Denver Intl to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Denver Intl

Monday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Southwest, United Airlines, Frontier

Southwest, United Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Frontier, Southwest, United Airlines

Frontier, Southwest, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Denver to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Denver to Raleigh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Denver to Raleigh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4276 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.1Food
7.6Entertainment
Airline reviews

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

6.0 GoodCarolynn, Mar 2025KOA - SMF
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Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

1.5 hour delay, poor service, no compassion from the crew. Terrible experience

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Very good. Sad to learn Southwest is going start to charge for bags

Our flight was diverted from being a non-stop to getting within 150 miles and requiring another plane. We heard 4 or 5 different versions from SW as to why we had to stop, then wait for a replacement plane. Five hour delay, weather did not come up as a single excuse.... communication was not clear and well explained. No one really took charge!

My flight to Chicago left and landed early. My return flight left two minutes late and arrived 2 minutes late. My seat selections were ideal! There were no snacks going to Chicago and no snacks on the return trip. There are no charging outlets on board.

WiFi on the flight was not working. Thus, entertainment options were limited.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Flights on time. .Ride was as comfortable as can be expected in steerage. Luggage arrived at destination. Attendants were fairly friendly.

Great staff. Wifi is terrible. Signing up for skylines is a painstaking process. Had to call customer service just to get my flight itinerary and confirmation sent to me. Consistent delays. A well staffed company that is run so poorly. Upper management needs to be renewed.

The WiFi didn't seem as fast as it normally is

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

The crew was wonderful and attentive. The seats near exit row were restrictive. Offer healthy snacks please

Delta is a premier airline so my expectations are most always met.

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Overall, it was a good experience. Boarding was good and there was plenty of overhead bin space for everyone’s carryons (even when we boarded toward the end). Only improvement would be to offer trash service more regularly.

David went above and beyond to make our flight the best that it could be

No food service almost missed because of first flight delays

Had a hard time finding my assigned seat. No attendants to assist.

The negative was the wait at the airport coming back. I checked my bags in, an hour before boarding and I get the notification that my flight was delayed. Rather had gotten the notification while I was at the hotel. Then it was delayed 3 x’s. Ugh!

Nothing wrong with the flight itself. But due to 2+ hrs waiting in immigration and the additional security checkup in O’hare, I nearly missed the flight.

Plane still had screens for watching movies. Good selection too.

There was no air on the plane and it was very hot.

Good even though flight was delayed, the crew was prompt and efficient.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

Good experience but the snacks are not gluten free, so I cannot eat them.

I didn’t like anything, being platinum pro get you absolutely nowhere and does not increase the customer service treatment whatsoever anymore. My flight was canceled and they put me on a flight eight hours later that would’ve got me back in the middle of the night. They could’ve easily move me up to an hour Prior on an earlier flight. My second flight was unreasonable to take, the third flight was also canceled due to mechanical issues like the first flight. I don’t know what’s going on with American, but they are falling apart, after seven flight changes I finally got home, Unreasonable.

They have lost any customer service care and support. Terrible airline now and been for awhile.

The flight was delayed leaving Miami. When we arrived in Charlotte, we were unable to park at our scheduled gate. We had to wait another 30-45 minutes before we could park at a different gate. All in all, we were delayed by almost two hours arriving in Charlotte.

Everything was great except it became so hot on the plane I couldn’t sleep on my red eye flight. It didn’t really cool down till we started descending.

They changed my seat from one that I had paid for as an upgrade to a regular seat at the last minute.

Crew was late. Baggage was late. 2hs inside the plane waiting fro de-icing and traffic. A 3:30hs flight ended up being almost 6hs inside the airplane.

It was so bad it will be my last. Connecting flight gate agent closed the door in my face when i told her my husband is 30 seconds away (and we were running close/late because the preceding AA flight was slightly delayed. We had to be rebooked on a non-direct flight with an overnight layover in Phoenix. This is the worst experience ever and for no fault of our own. The flight we were trying to get on would not have been late if the gate agent allowed my husband to get there. It was senseless, cruel and very upsetting. I don’t understand why we were subjected to this.

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

they delayed my flight which ended up, causing my layover flight to leave without me, resulting in me missing a flight and having to stay overnight in Houston international. I got no compensation other than a flight to my original location only a day later. i’ve never experienced such a unprofessional situation

The seats were extremely hard and uncomfortable, even for a budget airline.

Boarding was very well executed. Got my bag right away.

Overall experience good. There was no food and seats were not terribly comfortable.

One crew member was rude about our bags. Be nice about it. We don’t fly a lot. And the fact that you have to pay for a carry on is ridiculous

There was nothing to like, flight delayed had to move to different departure areas, disorganized to say the leasr

There were a lot of issues every step of the process. Check in, security, boarding, and dealing with luggage. Plus the money you think you are saving you end up using in hidden fees.

The flight attendant was arguing with a passenger before takeoff. The passenger was frustrated but the flight attendant should have handled it with grace, but instead she was nasty and rude. The seats were comfortable and the flight was uneventful. I wish we didn’t have to pay for drinks or snacks but that’s what you get with a budget airline.

Booked two aisle seats and were switched to an aisle and middle. Not happy.

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