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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Denver to Raleigh:

• Earliest: departs at 8:35 am and lands at 11:52 am
• Latest: departs at 7:55 pm and lands at 11:12 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 17m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Denver to Raleigh:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Denver to Raleigh takes 3h 17m, covering 1,432 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Denver to Raleigh range from $236 to $473, with an average of $339 over the past 12 months. Anything below $236 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the $339 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $172 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $349 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $32–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Denver to Raleigh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $182 to $1,778. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Denver to Raleigh route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Denver to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $152, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Denver to Raleigh usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

One-stop flights from Denver to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Philadelphia (PHL) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Denver to Raleigh. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $311 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $418, a difference of $107.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Denver and Raleigh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Frontier

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 47m, compared with 5h 25m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 40m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Raleigh is 2 hours ahead of Denver (Eastern Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Denver to Raleigh flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.