Round-trip flight from Raleigh
RDU to LAX
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Essential information to help you plan your flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$282
Cheapest price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 9 days ago.
$133 below the typical $415 round-trip on this route.
Outbound · Nov 2
12:58 pmRDURaleigh Durham International Airport
5:53 pmLAXLos Angeles International Airport
7h 55m · 1 stop via Atlanta (ATL)
Return · Nov 9
1:20 pmLAXLos Angeles International Airport
11:57 pmRDURaleigh Durham International Airport
7h 37m · 1 stop via Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest Flight One-way
$186
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 11 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $285.
Outbound · Nov 1
6:07 amRDURaleigh Durham International Airport
12:19 pmLAXLos Angeles International Airport
9h 12m · 1 stop via Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest Nonstop
$455
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 4 days ago.
Saves 5h 6m of travel time, but costs $173 more than the cheapest fare.
Outbound · Nov 18
6:06 pmRDURaleigh Durham International Airport
8:44 pmLAXLos Angeles International Airport
5h 38m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 25
9:12 pmLAXLos Angeles International Airport
5:00 amRDURaleigh Durham International Airport
4h 48m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$351
A round-trip at or under $351 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
Wednesdays
Wednesday departures average $432 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$40 less than the average weekday, which is $472.
Best time to fly
Midday
Midday departures average $385 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$100 less than the average departure, which is $485.
Low season
January
Fares average $329 in January, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $316 in late January.
$26 below the yearly average of $355.
When to book
5 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 5 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $282, versus $307 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.
RDUONT
33% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 4 · Return Dec 7
3-night trip · economy
$425now only$285Round-trip
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28% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 11 · Return Dec 14
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$415now only$300Round-trip
RDUBUR
18% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Nov 13 · Return Nov 16
3-night trip · economy
$454now only$373Round-trip
RDULAX
10% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Oct 22 · Return Oct 26
4-night trip · economy
$418now only$375Round-trip
RDULAX
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Depart Oct 23 · Return Oct 26
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$418now only$375Round-trip
RDUONT
12% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Nov 16 · Return Nov 20
4-night trip · economy
$427now only$377Round-trip
RDUBUR
13% Price DropUnited Airlines
Depart Oct 30 · Return Nov 3
4-night trip · economy
$454now only$397Round-trip
RDUONT
33% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 5 · Return Dec 8
3-night trip · economy
$425now only$285Round-trip
RDUONT
28% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 8 · Return Dec 12
4-night trip · economy
$427now only$306Round-trip
RDUONT
27% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 13 · Return Nov 17
4-night trip · economy
$427now only$313Round-trip
RDUONT
25% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Nov 16 · Return Nov 19
3-night trip · economy
$425now only$317Round-trip
RDUONT
25% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 12 · Return Nov 16
4-night trip · economy
$427now only$320Round-trip
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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.
RDULAX
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FrontierSouthwestJetBlueSun CountryDepart Dec 11 · Return Dec 13
2-night trip · economy
$346Round-trip
RDULAX
BUDGET FRIENDLY
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FrontierSouthwestJetBlueSun CountryDepart Oct 23 · Return Oct 27
4-night trip · economy
$348Round-trip
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FrontierSouthwestJetBlueSun CountryDepart Oct 21 · Return Oct 25
4-night trip · economy
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Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
12:58 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
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5:53 pm
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
11/09/26
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LAXLos Angeles International Airport
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RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
$282
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LAXLos Angeles International Airport
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RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
$282
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LAXLos Angeles International Airport
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RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
$289
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
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Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
12:58 pm
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ONTOntario International Airport
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RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
$298
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
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RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
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RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
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Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
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RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/02/26
5:53 pm
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
11/09/26
6:30 am
ONTOntario International Airport
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RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
$298
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
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RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
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LAXLos Angeles International Airport
11/09/26
7:30 am
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11/09/26
5:25 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
$363
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
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11/03/26
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LAXLos Angeles International Airport
11/09/26
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LAXLos Angeles International Airport
11/09/26
11:57 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
$310
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1111/02/26
7:37 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
11/03/26
10:35 am
ONTOntario International Airport
11/09/26
1:20 pm
LAXLos Angeles International Airport
11/09/26
11:57 pm
RDURaleigh Durham International Airport
$310
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Raleigh - Los Angeles packages
Round-trip flight from Raleigh
RDU to LAX
The Biltmore Los Angeles
Los Angeles, 506 South Grand Avenue
82,046 Reviews4-Star Hotel
21% Package Savings
$946/person
$2,385 $1,891 total
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Round-trip flight from Raleigh
RDU to LAX
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Los Angeles, 6101 West Century Boulevard
8.13,864 Reviews4-Star Hotel
8% Package Savings
$949/person
$2,065 $1,897 total
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Round-trip flight from Raleigh
RDU to LAX
Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown By IHG
Los Angeles, 899 Francisco Street
8.41,149 Reviews4.5-Star Hotel
20% Package Savings
$1,276/person
$3,204 $2,552 total
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Round-trip flight from Raleigh
RDU to LAX
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport By IHG
Los Angeles, 9901 South La Cienega Boulevard
7.53,799 Reviews3-Star Hotel
4% Package Savings
$995/person
$2,082 $1,990 total
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RDU to LAX
Moxy Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, 1260 South Figueroa Street
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$1,255/person
$2,509 total
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Round-trip flight from Raleigh
RDU to LAX
Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Los Angeles, 5985 West Century Boulevard
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8% Package Savings
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Round-trip flight from Raleigh
RDU to LAX
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, 404 South Figueroa Street
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Raleigh - Los Angeles packages
Round-trip flight from Raleigh
RDU to LAX
Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown By IHG
Los Angeles, 899 Francisco Street
8.41,149 Reviews4.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in LAX
21% Package Savings
$1,268/person
$3,205 $2,535 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from Raleigh
RDU to LAX
Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport By IHG
Los Angeles, 9901 South La Cienega Boulevard
7.53,799 Reviews3-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in LAX
5% Package Savings
$987/person
$2,083 $1,973 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from Raleigh
RDU to LAX
Moxy Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles, 1260 South Figueroa Street
7.81,061 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in LAX
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$1,246/person
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Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
Los Angeles, 5985 West Century Boulevard
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Rental car included
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RDU to LAX
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, 404 South Figueroa Street
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Rental car included
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Round-trip flight from Raleigh
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Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Los Angeles, 5711 West Century Boulevard
7.74,475 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in LAX
11% Package Savings
$959/person
$2,145 $1,917 total
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RDU to LAX
The Biltmore Los Angeles
Los Angeles, 506 South Grand Avenue
82,046 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in LAX
22% Package Savings
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Round-trip flight from Raleigh
RDU to LAX
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Los Angeles, 6101 West Century Boulevard
8.13,864 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in LAX
9% Package Savings
$940/person
$2,068 $1,880 total
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late January at about $316
Fares from Raleigh to Los Angeles are lowest in late January, around $316, and January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $329. They peak in late December at about $441, $125 more than the low. The yearly average is $355.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $329 | $344 | $316 |
| February | $338 | $325 | $352 |
| March | $377 | $369 | $384 |
| April | $353 | $367 | $340 |
| May | $341 | $338 | $345 |
| June | $366 | $351 | $381 |
| July | $372 | $374 | $370 |
| August | $339 | $356 | $323 |
| September | $330 | $323 | $336 |
| October | $351 | $355 | $347 |
| November | $350 | $335 | $365 |
| December | $411 | $378 | $441 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 5 weeks out at $282
Book about 5 weeks before departure for the best fares from Raleigh to Los Angeles, around $282. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $307, $25 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $372.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $372 |
| 172 days | $368 |
| 164 days | $364 |
| 156 days | $358 |
| 148 days | $357 |
| 140 days | $362 |
| 132 days | $360 |
| 124 days | $348 |
| 116 days | $333 |
| 108 days | $320 |
| 100 days | $310 |
| 92 days | $300 |
| 84 days | $294 |
| 76 days | $292 |
| 68 days | $290 |
| 2mo | $293 |
| 52 days | $292 |
| 44 days | $288 |
| 36 days | $283 |
| 34 days | $282 |
| 28 days | $283 |
| 20 days | $290 |
| 12 days | $297 |
| 4 days | $302 |
| 0 days | $307 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles. At $432 it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day, 10% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $519 |
| Mon | $497 |
| Tue | $461 |
| Wed | $432 |
| Thu | $462 |
| Fri | $477 |
| Sat | $455 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Midday (12pm - 2pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles. At $385 it is 21% cheaper than the average time. Afternoon (2pm - 5pm) is the most expensive time, 22% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $499 |
| Midday | $385 |
| Afternoon | $591 |
| Evening | $465 |
What do round-trip flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $150 to $300 | 19% |
| $300 to $450 | 34% |
| $450 to $600 | 28% |
| $600 to $750 | 12% |
| $750 to $900 | 5% |
| $900 to $1,050 | 2% |
| $1,050 and up | 1% |
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 Raleigh to Los Angeles 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 Raleigh to Los Angeles.
What is the typical flight duration from Raleigh to Los Angeles?
Flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles cover about 2,230 miles and typically take 5 hours and 25 minutes. The return trip from Los Angeles to Raleigh is shorter at around 4 hours and 53 minutes, so flying westbound takes about half an hour longer.
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 Raleigh to Los Angeles?
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly non-stop from Raleigh to Los Angeles, with American running 12 weekly flights (departures at 7:00 AM and 5:24 PM daily) and Delta one daily flight departing at 6:40 PM. Both carriers operate the route daily, seven days a week.
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 Los Angeles?
Los Angeles International Airport offers several solid ground transportation options to the city center. The LAX FlyAway bus provides direct service to Union Station every 15 minutes for about $9.75, taking roughly 42 minutes and is a popular choice for downtown. Metro Rail's C and K lines connect at the LAX/Metro Transit Center via a free shuttle, with trains running about every 10 minutes and a total downtown trip of 45–60 minutes for around $2. Taxis cost about $70 and take 30–40 minutes depending on traffic, while rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are available from the LAX-it pickup area. Rental cars and several municipal bus lines (Big Blue Bus, Culver CityBus, Torrance Transit) round out the options, with rideshare and FlyAway being the most-used for visitors.
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
When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles?
Fares from Raleigh to Los Angeles are lowest in late January, around $316. January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $329, followed by September ($330) and February ($338). December is the most expensive month at about $411, and fares peak in late December at about $441. The yearly average is $355. 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 Raleigh to Los Angeles?
Book about 5 weeks before departure for the best fares from Raleigh to Los Angeles, around $282. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $307, $25 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $372. 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 Raleigh to Los Angeles?
There is no nonstop red-eye from Raleigh to Los Angeles, but connecting overnight itineraries do operate, with the long leg departing late evening. One option goes through Nashville on Southwest, departing 22:55 and arriving in Los Angeles at 01:30 in the early hours; another connects in Houston on Frontier, departing 22:59 and landing at 00:34 just after midnight.
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 Raleigh to Los Angeles?
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines currently operate nonstop flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles, with American flying twice daily and Delta once daily. American's departures leave at 7:00 AM and 5:24 PM, while Delta departs at 6:40 PM. Both carriers fly this route every day of the week.
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 Raleigh to Los Angeles?
Delta is the most reliable carrier on this route, with 91.5% of arrivals landing within 15 minutes of schedule and a cancellation rate of 0.0%. American Airlines follows with an 86.0% on-time arrival rate 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 Los Angeles?
Los Angeles International is the primary airport for this route. It is about 17 miles from downtown and serves all major domestic and international carriers. Hollywood Burbank and Long Beach are smaller alternatives but are rarely used for flights from Raleigh.
How do I get to Raleigh Durham Intl Airport from the city center?
From downtown Raleigh, the most popular and budget-friendly way to reach Raleigh–Durham International Airport is GoTriangle Route 100, a public bus that runs from the city center to the airport and costs just $2.25–$2.50, though it requires a transfer at the Regional Transit Center and takes about 50 minutes. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, along with taxis, offer the fastest door-to-door option at roughly 20–25 minutes drive time and are the best choice when you're short on time or traveling with luggage. Driving yourself is also straightforward, with five airport parking lots covering short- and long-term needs, and there's a free cell phone lot for quick pickups.
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
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- Raleigh-Durham International Airport RDU: Departures, arrivals and transfers - Omio
Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Los Angeles airport?
There is no on-site or in-terminal hotel at Los Angeles International Airport, and no airside transit hotel; all nearby hotels require exiting the terminal and clearing security again. The closest options include the Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport, Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles LAX/Century Boulevard, Homewood Suites by Hilton Los Angeles International Airport, Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX, and Travelodge by Wyndham LAX, most of which offer free airport shuttles. Day rooms are available at nearby hotels, and while sleep cabins and pods are not confirmed, informal rest areas exist in a few terminals.
References
- My 3 Favorite Airport Hotels for Easy Access to LAX
- Best hotels near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) - The Points Guy
- 13 Best Hotels near Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX) for 2026 | U.S. News Travel
- Google Maps
- LAX Airport Hotel | Los Angeles Airport Marriott
- Los Angeles Airport Guide (LAX) - Sleeping in Airports
What facilities and services are available to travelers at Los Angeles International Airport?
Travelers arriving at Los Angeles International Airport can take advantage of free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals. There are charging stations and USB ports, including at gate seating, and shops in all terminals with duty-free options. Nursing rooms and animal relief stations are available, and an art program adds visual interest. While there are no baggage storage facilities inside the airport, offsite luggage storage is available nearby.
References
- Los Angeles International Airport Food Guide: Dining at LAX | Chase
- Los Angeles, CA (LAX)
- LAX Terminal 2 Information | LAX
- Los Angeles (LAX) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines
- Los Angeles International Airport - Google Maps
- Los Angeles International Airport LAX: Departures, arrivals and transfers - Omio
- LAX Official Site | Dining & Shopping | LAX
- Los Angeles International Airport – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Raleigh and Los Angeles airports?
Raleigh–Durham International Airport offers wheelchair assistance through your airline, the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program with free lanyards at information desks in Terminals 1 and 2, and TSA Cares screening help when you call (855) 787-2227 within 72 hours of your flight. Los Angeles International Airport provides ADA-accessible terminals with elevators, ramps, and accessible restrooms, plus the free LAX-it shuttle service for seniors and disabled travelers with wheelchair ramps and priority boarding. To arrange mobility assistance, request wheelchair service when booking your flight or contact your airline before travel at either airport.
References
- Traveling with Disabilities - Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Special Assistance
- Accessible Transportation
- 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
What aircraft are typically used on flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles?
American Airlines operates the most flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles, using the Airbus A320 family. Delta Air Lines 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 Raleigh to Los Angeles?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) are the carriers currently scheduled nonstop between Raleigh and Los Angeles, with American running up to 12 weekly departures and Delta a daily flight. Those two alliances serve the route nonstop, and other alliances may reach it 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 Raleigh?
Raleigh-Durham offers several lounge options in Terminal 2. The American Airlines Admirals Club and United Club both accept pay-at-the-door entry with proof of a same-day ticket on that airline, plus membership programs. The Delta Sky Club is members-only (elite status or lounge membership) and offers premium food, beer and wine, Wi-Fi, TVs, flight monitors, and printers; spirits and liquor are available for a charge. Active US military and their families can use the free USO Lounge on the ticketing level near Starbucks.
References
- Raleigh - Durham Airport Guide (RDU) - Sleeping in Airports
- Ultimate Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) Guide | Amenities, Lounges & Hotels
- Delta Sky Club en Aeropuerto Internacional de Raleigh - Durham | Amex MX
- Delta Sky Club at Raleigh-Durham International Airport | Amex US
- Airline Clubs - Raleigh-Durham International Airport
- Raleigh Durham, NC (RDU)
- Treat yourself next travel day! 💳 Here's a primer on RDU's airline clubs:
- Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) information | Icelandair US
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Same‑day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare class, with flexible tickets and premium cabins offering the most options.