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Cheapest round-trip
$236
Typical prices: $148-$358
Frontier
Fri 9/25Sat 9/26
DEN - RDU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$162
Typical prices: $139-$290
Frontier
Sun 9/20
DEN - RDU • 2 stops
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Frontier Economy Bundle adds a carry-on and seat selection over Basic Fare.
United Economy Plus adds legroom, while Southwest includes free snacks and drinks.
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You can fly direct with Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. Average duration is 3h 26m
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Cheap Flights from Denver to Raleigh (DEN-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Denver to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to Raleigh

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26
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11:46 am - 5:22 pmDEN  Denver Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
3h 36mnonstop
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6:17 pm - 8:15 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DEN Denver Intl
3h 58mnonstop
$236Frontier
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19
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10:59 am - 12:17 amDEN  Denver Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
11h 18m2 stops New Orleans Louis Armstrong Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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9:59 pm - 8:24 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DEN Denver Intl
12h 25m1 stop Orlando
$236Frontier
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
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11:21 am - 8:59 amDEN  Denver Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
19h 38m1 stop Tampa
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9:35 pm - 7:37 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DEN Denver Intl
12h 02m1 stop Orlando
$241Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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6:30 am - 10:40 pmDEN  Denver Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
14h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Jacksonville
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6:04 pm - 8:17 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DEN Denver Intl
16h 13m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$241Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 11:26 pmDEN  Denver Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
3h 31mnonstop
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4:27 pm - 6:19 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DEN Denver Intl
3h 52mnonstop
$306United Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 23
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4:18 pm - 9:35 pmDEN  Denver Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
3h 17mnonstop
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8:00 am - 10:05 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DEN Denver Intl
4h 05mnonstop
$306United Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
Southwest Logo
6:50 pm - 12:15 amDEN  Denver Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
3h 25mnonstop
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5:40 am - 7:30 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DEN Denver Intl
3h 50mnonstop
$327Southwest
Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19
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6:00 pm - 11:15 pmDEN  Denver Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
3h 15mnonstop
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5:50 am - 7:40 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DEN Denver Intl
3h 50mnonstop
$327Southwest
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 11
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 4:26 pmDEN  Denver Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
8h 21m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:00 am - 12:08 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DEN Denver Intl
8h 08m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$337Delta
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 1:55 pmDEN  Denver Intl-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:30 am - 9:41 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DEN Denver Intl
6h 11m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$342Delta
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Denver to Raleigh?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Denver to Raleigh departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Raleigh from Denver usually cost between $233 and $416 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $236 on Frontier (Sep 9-Sep 12).

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, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday 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 $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $425 and $386 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, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Denver to Raleigh

 
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Frontier and United Airlines

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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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

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

Expert on DEN

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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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$162
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% increase in price.
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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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Raleigh was $162 for a one-way ticket and $236 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?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Denver and Raleigh, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 $451 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 $366 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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.

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 $211 or less one-way and $261 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Denver to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Denver Intl to Raleigh-Durham.
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

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +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

Frontier,Southwest,United Airlines

Frontier,Southwest, +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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Other airlines flying from Denver to Raleigh

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from Denver to Raleigh according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.