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LAX to RDU
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Essential information to help you plan your flight from Los Angeles to Raleigh.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$263
Cheapest price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 8 days ago.
$116 below the typical $379 round-trip on this route.
Outbound · Nov 2
12:14 amLAXLos Angeles International Airport
12:03 pmRDURaleigh Durham International Airport
8h 49m · 1 stop via Atlanta (ATL)
Return · Nov 9
12:58 pmRDURaleigh Durham International Airport
5:53 pmLAXLos Angeles International Airport
7h 55m · 1 stop via Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest Flight One-way
$165
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 10 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $231.
Outbound · Nov 1
12:59 amLAXLos Angeles International Airport
12:24 pmRDURaleigh Durham International Airport
9h 25m · 1 stop via Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest Nonstop
$435
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 6 days ago.
Saves 6h 2m of travel time, but costs $172 more than the cheapest fare.
Outbound · Nov 18
9:15 amLAXLos Angeles International Airport
5:06 pmRDURaleigh Durham International Airport
4h 51m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 25
6:31 pmRDURaleigh Durham International Airport
9:22 pmLAXLos Angeles International Airport
5h 51m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$354
A round-trip at or under $354 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Tuesdays
Tuesday departures average $377 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$29 less than the average weekday, which is $406.
Best time to fly
Early Mornings
Early Morning departures average $340 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$107 less than the average departure, which is $447.
Low season
January
Fares average $330 in January, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $322 in late January.
$37 below the yearly average of $367.
When to book
4 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 4 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $263, versus $280 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
LAXRDU
22% Price DropBreeze Airways
Depart Dec 8 · Return Dec 11
3-night trip · economy
$395now only$309Round-trip
LAXRDU
22% Price DropBreeze Airways
Depart Dec 8 · Return Dec 12
4-night trip · economy
$395now only$309Round-trip
LAXRDU
18% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 7 · Return Dec 11
4-night trip · economy
$395now only$323Round-trip
BURRDU
61% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 7 · Return Dec 10
3-night trip · economy
$837now only$324Round-trip
LAXRDU
18% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 10 · Return Dec 14
4-night trip · economy
$394now only$325Round-trip
LAXRDU
15% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Oct 19 · Return Oct 24
5-night trip · economy
$393now only$333Round-trip
LAXRDU
13% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 9 · Return Nov 14
5-night trip · economy
$394now only$343Round-trip
LAXRDU
11% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Oct 30 · Return Nov 3
4-night trip · economy
$394now only$350Round-trip
ONTRDU
12% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 18 · Return Nov 22
4-night trip · economy
$413now only$364Round-trip
ONTRDU
12% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 7 · Return Dec 12
5-night trip · economy
$414now only$364Round-trip
BURRDU
44% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Dec 8 · Return Dec 11
3-night trip · economy
$837now only$472Round-trip
BURRDU
35% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 23 · Return Dec 27
4-night trip · economy
$837now only$542Round-trip
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Express Deals® deliver Priceline’s biggest discounts on flights. Pick your route and dates and we’ll match you with a great offer from a trusted airline. These exclusive “mystery deals” reward flexibility with even deeper savings — your airline is revealed after you book.
We don’t use Express Deal prices when calculating this route’s lowest price or price averages, because these offers require extra flexibility from travelers.
LAXRDU
BUDGET FRIENDLY
You’re guaranteed to get one of these airlines:
FrontierSouthwestJetBlueAmericanDepart Nov 9 · Return Nov 23
14-night trip · economy
$311Round-trip
LAXRDU
BUDGET FRIENDLY
You’re guaranteed to get one of these airlines:
FrontierSouthwestJetBlueAmericanDepart Oct 24 · Return Nov 1
8-night trip · economy
$555Round-trip
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
12:14 am
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
11/02/26
12:03 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
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12:58 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/09/26
5:53 pm
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
$263
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
12:14 am
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
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RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/09/26
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RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
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LAXLos Angeles International Airport
$263
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RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/09/26
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12:47 am
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
$285
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
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LAXLos Angeles International Airport
11/02/26
12:03 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
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ONTOntario International Airport
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Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
11:10 pm
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
11/03/26
9:00 am
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/09/26
7:50 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/09/26
11:55 pm
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
$363
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
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LAXLos Angeles International Airport
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12:03 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/09/26
7:37 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/10/26
12:23 am
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
$301
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
11:10 pm
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
11/03/26
9:00 am
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/09/26
6:55 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/09/26
11:15 pm
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
$363
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
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LAXLos Angeles International Airport
11/02/26
12:03 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/09/26
7:37 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/10/26
2:29 pm
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
$306
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
11:10 pm
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
11/03/26
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RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/09/26
7:15 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/09/26
11:55 pm
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
$363
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
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ONTOntario International Airport
11/02/26
6:39 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/09/26
12:58 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/09/26
5:53 pm
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
$311
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$226Best Raleigh Hotel + Flight Packages
Los Angeles - Raleigh packages
Round-trip flight from Los Angeles
LAX to RDU
Red Roof Inn Raleigh Northeast - Downtown
Raleigh, 3804 New Bern Avenue
5.4310 Reviews2-Star Hotel
8% Package Savings
$544/person
$1,179 $1,087 total
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Round-trip flight from Los Angeles
LAX to RDU
MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary
Raleigh, 1020 Buck Jones Road
6.5401 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
9% Package Savings
$566/person
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Round-trip flight from Los Angeles
LAX to RDU
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
Raleigh, 1001 Wake Towne Dr
81,988 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
9% Package Savings
$682/person
$1,506 $1,364 total
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Round-trip flight from Los Angeles
LAX to RDU
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Crabtree
Raleigh, 2211 Summit Park Lane
5.31,540 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
8% Package Savings
$629/person
$1,364 $1,258 total
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LAX to RDU
Red Roof PLUS+ Raleigh Downtown - NCSU/Conv Center
Raleigh, 1813 South Saunders Street
6.5857 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
5% Package Savings
$539/person
$1,135 $1,077 total
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LAX to RDU
Super 8 by Wyndham Raleigh North East
Raleigh, 3801 Capital Blvd.
6.3774 Reviews2-Star Hotel
10% Package Savings
$527/person
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LAX to RDU
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Raleigh, 1209 Plainview Dr
61,005 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
5% Package Savings
$538/person
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Los Angeles - Raleigh packages
Round-trip flight from Los Angeles
LAX to RDU
Comfort Inn Raleigh Midtown
Raleigh, 1001 Wake Towne Dr
81,988 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in RDU
16% Package Savings
$832/person
$1,989 $1,663 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from Los Angeles
LAX to RDU
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh Crabtree
Raleigh, 2211 Summit Park Lane
5.31,540 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in RDU
16% Package Savings
$781/person
$1,851 $1,561 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from Los Angeles
LAX to RDU
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Raleigh
Raleigh, 1209 Plainview Dr
61,005 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in RDU
15% Package Savings
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LAX to RDU
Super 8 by Wyndham Raleigh North East
Raleigh, 3801 Capital Blvd.
6.3774 Reviews2-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in RDU
18% Package Savings
$683/person
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Embassy Suites By Hilton Hotel Raleigh-Crabtree
Raleigh, 4700 Creedmoor Road
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Raleigh, 3415 Wake Forest Road
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Rental car included
Pick-up in RDU
9% Package Savings
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Red Roof Inn Raleigh Northeast - Downtown
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Rental car included
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17% Package Savings
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LAX to RDU
MainStay Suites Raleigh - Cary
Raleigh, 1020 Buck Jones Road
6.5401 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in RDU
17% Package Savings
$719/person
$1,727 $1,437 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late January at about $322
Fares from Los Angeles to Raleigh are lowest in late January, around $322, and January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $330. They peak in late December at about $434, $112 more than the low. The yearly average is $367.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $330 | $339 | $322 |
| February | $343 | $336 | $352 |
| March | $383 | $372 | $394 |
| April | $370 | $380 | $359 |
| May | $364 | $361 | $367 |
| June | $389 | $377 | $402 |
| July | $388 | $389 | $386 |
| August | $363 | $376 | $351 |
| September | $346 | $343 | $348 |
| October | $354 | $362 | $347 |
| November | $364 | $344 | $383 |
| December | $409 | $382 | $434 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 4 weeks out at $263
Book about 4 weeks before departure for the best fares from Los Angeles to Raleigh, around $263. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $280, $17 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $332.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $332 |
| 172 days | $328 |
| 164 days | $329 |
| 156 days | $332 |
| 148 days | $329 |
| 140 days | $325 |
| 132 days | $318 |
| 124 days | $311 |
| 116 days | $305 |
| 108 days | $301 |
| 100 days | $300 |
| 92 days | $289 |
| 84 days | $280 |
| 76 days | $278 |
| 68 days | $277 |
| 2mo | $274 |
| 52 days | $271 |
| 44 days | $270 |
| 36 days | $269 |
| 28 days | $264 |
| 27 days | $263 |
| 20 days | $265 |
| 12 days | $270 |
| 4 days | $276 |
| 0 days | $280 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Raleigh. At $377 it is 7% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day, 11% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $452 |
| Mon | $444 |
| Tue | $377 |
| Wed | $384 |
| Thu | $383 |
| Fri | $414 |
| Sat | $388 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Early morning (12am - 5am) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Los Angeles to Raleigh. At $340 it is 24% cheaper than the average time. Evening (5pm - 9pm) is the most expensive time, 64% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Early Morning | $340 |
| Morning | $421 |
| Midday | $412 |
| Afternoon | $386 |
| Evening | $734 |
| Late Night | $391 |
What do round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Raleigh cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $150 to $300 | 15% |
| $300 to $450 | 31% |
| $450 to $600 | 30% |
| $600 to $750 | 15% |
| $750 to $900 | 6% |
| $900 to $1,050 | 2% |
| $1,050 and up | 2% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Raleigh cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from Los Angeles to Raleigh.
What is the typical flight duration from Los Angeles to Raleigh?
Flights from Los Angeles to Raleigh cover about 2,234 miles. A typical nonstop flight takes about 4 hours and 53 minutes, while the return leg from Raleigh to Los Angeles runs about 5 hours and 25 minutes — noticeably longer due to prevailing winds on the westbound trip.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from Los Angeles to Raleigh?
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are the two carriers currently scheduled non-stop between Los Angeles and Raleigh, both flying daily. American operates 12 flights a week with departures at 08:47 and 22:49, while Delta runs 7 weekly flights departing at 09:35. American is a oneworld member and Delta belongs to SkyTeam.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in Raleigh?
Ground transportation at Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Raleigh includes taxis, rideshare, GoTriangle Route 100 bus, and rental cars. Taxi and rideshare are the fastest and most-used options, reaching downtown in about 22 minutes for roughly $40–55. The GoTriangle bus is the budget choice at $2.50–$5 and runs roughly every half-hour during daytime hours, taking about 51 minutes. Rental cars are available on-site via shuttle from the terminals, and Amtrak rail connections require a separate trip to stations in Raleigh, Durham, or Cary.
References
- How to take public transit to RDU airport: GoTriangle bus explainer - Axios Raleigh
- Airport Arrival & Hospitality | Office of International Services
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport Guide | Chase
- Bus and Rail Service - Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Taxis - Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- ...
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport RDU: Departures, arrivals and transfers - Omio
When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Raleigh?
Fares from Los Angeles to Raleigh are lowest in late January, around $322. January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $330, followed by February ($343) and September ($346). December is the most expensive month at about $409, and fares peak in late December at about $434. The yearly average is $367. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Los Angeles to Raleigh?
Book about 4 weeks before departure for the best fares from Los Angeles to Raleigh, around $263. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $280, $17 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $332. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Los Angeles to Raleigh?
Yes, American Airlines operates nonstop overnight red-eye flights from Los Angeles to Raleigh, departing around 10:49 PM and arriving at 6:50 AM the next morning. These flights run five days a week, on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from Los Angeles to Raleigh?
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate nonstop service from Los Angeles to Raleigh, with both carriers flying daily. American offers up to 12 weekly flights with departures in the morning and late evening, while Delta operates 7 weekly flights departing in the morning. Both airlines are members of major alliances — American in oneworld and Delta in SkyTeam.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Los Angeles to Raleigh?
Delta leads this route with an on-time arrival rate of 82.1% and a cancellation rate of 0.0%, making it the most reliable carrier between Los Angeles and Raleigh. American Airlines follows with 81.6% of flights arriving on time and a 0.4% cancellation rate.
Methodology
On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).
Which airport should I use in Raleigh?
Raleigh has one commercial airport, Raleigh-Durham International (RDU), located about 12 miles northwest of downtown Raleigh and 14 miles from Durham. It serves the entire Research Triangle region with domestic and limited international flights.
How do I get to Los Angeles Intl Airport from the city center?
Getting from downtown Los Angeles to LAX is easiest by public transit: take the Metro C or K Line light rail to the LAX/Metro Transit Center, then transfer to a free shuttle that serves all terminals. The LAX FlyAway bus offers a direct, nonstop ride from Union Station to the terminals every 15 minutes, taking roughly 45–60 minutes, and is a popular choice for its balance of cost and convenience. Ride-share and taxis provide door-to-door service but are the priciest options and subject to terminal traffic, while driving yourself means dealing with the congested horseshoe and airport parking lots. For most travelers, the FlyAway bus or rail-plus-shuttle combo is the most practical way to reach the airport.
References
- Go Metro to LAX - LA Metro
- From LAX Los Angeles airport to the city center | GetToCenter
- Transit | Los Angeles World Airports
- Best Ways to Reach LAX: Train, Shuttle, Taxi or Rideshare
- Getting To, From, and Around LAX | LAX
- LAX/Metro Transit Center
- LAX FlyAway® Bus - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | LAX
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Raleigh airport?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has several nearby hotels, including the Holiday Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport at 930 Airport Blvd in Morrisville, which offers a complimentary airport shuttle running daily from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. and is located off I-40 just one mile from the RDU entrance. Other nearby options include the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport at RTP, Tru by Hilton Raleigh Durham Airport, Sonesta Select Raleigh Durham, and Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport-Brier Creek, all of which provide free shuttle service to the airport. None of the hotels listed are directly connected to or located inside the terminal, so an overnight stay requires using a shuttle or other ground transportation.
References
- 15 Best Hotels in Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), Raleigh for 2026 | U.S. News Travel
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Raleigh Durham Airport at RTP Amenities & Services
- Holiday Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport By IHG, 930 Airport Blvd, Morrisville, NC 27560, US - MapQuest
- 셔틀이 있는 RDU 호텔 | Holiday Inn 롤리-더럼 공항
- Holiday Inn Raleigh-Durham Airport By IHG, Morrisville | Roadtrippers
- Holiday Inn Express Raleigh-Durham Airport by IHG, 1014 Airport Boulevard, Morrisville, NC 27560, US - MapQuest
- Hotels near Raleigh Durham Airport (RDU) with Shuttle and Parking - Park Sleep Fly
- Raleigh-Durham Intl Airport Overview and FBOs (Raleigh/Durham, NC) [KRDU/RDU] - FlightAware
What facilities and services are available to travelers at Raleigh Durham International Airport?
Raleigh-Durham International Airport offers free Wi-Fi on the "RDU Free WiFi" network, with sessions typically lasting up to 48 hours. Power outlets and charging stations are widely available, including outlets near gate seating and baggage claim in Terminal 1 and tables with built-in 110V outlets and USB ports in Terminal 2. ATMs are available throughout both terminals, and Travelex provides currency exchange in Terminal 2. Family washrooms with baby changing facilities are available throughout the airport, and nursing pods are located in Terminal 1 near Gate A6 and Terminal 2 near Gate C8. A chapel open 24 hours is located in Terminal 1's baggage claim area. Duty-free shopping is temporarily closed, but retail shops for travel essentials, reading materials, and gifts are available, along with a 24-hour flower kiosk. There are no showers or luggage lockers at the airport.
References
- Raleigh - Durham Airport Guide (RDU) - Sleeping in Airports
- Ultimate Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) Guide | Amenities, Lounges & Hotels
- Getting Started - Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Terminal Directory - Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Raleigh-Durham Airport Map: Guide to RDU's Terminals
- Flights to Raleigh-Durham + RDU Flight Deals | Delta Air Lines
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport [RDU] - Walking Tour
- Raleigh Durham, NC (RDU)
Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Los Angeles and Raleigh airports?
Los Angeles International Airport offers extensive accessibility support, including ADA-accessible LAX-it shuttles with wheelchair ramps and tie-downs, accessible restrooms with adult changing stations, elevators and ramps in all terminals, and a dedicated ADA office plus a reasonable modification policy. Raleigh–Durham International Airport provides wheelchair assistance through your airline, accessible parking, TTY units at information desks, service animal relief areas, and the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program with free lanyards available at Terminal 1 and 2 information desks. To arrange wheelchair assistance at RDU, request it when booking your flight or call RDU Guest Services at (919) 840-2123; at LAX, airline attendants coordinate wheelchair help at the LAX-it shuttle stops. Neither airport's materials detail children's play areas, so I would advise arranging mobility assistance through your airline before the flight for either end of this route.
References
- NOW OPEN FAQs
- The Guide to Accessibility in Los Angeles | Discover Los Angeles
- Traveler INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY | Los Angeles World Airports
- Traveler INFORMATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITY | LAX
- Traveling with Disabilities - Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Special Assistance
- Accessible Transportation
What aircraft are typically used on flights from Los Angeles to Raleigh?
American Airlines operates the most flights on the Los Angeles to Raleigh route, using Airbus A321 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Delta Air Lines also flies the route with Boeing 737-900 aircraft.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from Los Angeles to Raleigh?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) are the two carriers currently scheduled non-stop between Los Angeles and Raleigh, flying daily. Both major US alliances are therefore represented on this route, and other alliances may also reach Raleigh via connections.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Los Angeles?
Los Angeles International Airport offers a wide range of lounge options across its terminals, including the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, the United Club in Terminal 7, the American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminal 4 and the American Eagle Regional Terminal, and the Star Alliance Lounge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Premium travelers departing on long-haul international flights can also access the United Polaris Lounge in Terminal 7, which features showers, private daybeds, and a full bar. The American Express Centurion Lounge is located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal and is available to eligible premium cardholders, with access limited to within three hours of departure. Terminal 1 has no traditional lounges, but Priority Pass members can use a food credit at Rock & Brews or Point the Way Cafe instead.
References
- Los Angeles Airport 101: A guide to the lounges at LAX - The Points Guy
- LAX Airport Lounges: Full List, Locations & How to Access (2026)
- Lounge Review: United Polaris Lounge at LAX T7 – A Polished, Peaceful Pre-Flight Pause - Business Traveller
- Los Angeles (LAX) Amex Centurion Lounge [Location, Amenities]
- United Club Los Angeles, CA (LAX) - LoungeReview.com
- Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
- Delta Sky Club at Los Angeles International Airport | Amex GB
- Los Angeles Airport | Lounges | At the Airport | Travel Information | ANA
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare type, with flexible and premium tickets generally offering these options while Basic Economy usually does not.