Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Durham.
The most popular route is from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). You can select from 21 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from RDU to LAX is the 06:30 Delta option. If you'd rather fly out later on, the last departure is at 19:56 with Delta.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from RDU to Los Angeles.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles that arrives at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
There's a good selection of airlines that offer direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles, including:
For a flight within United States, you don't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to bring some form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles, make sure your ID is up to date.
Located around 23 kilometres from central Durham, RDU can be reached in approximately 18 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near RDU. Whether you're taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles is R 1,460. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,921. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to Los Angeles, book your trip 10 months ahead of your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to the centre of Los Angeles takes around 32 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 54 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
As soon as your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 34 minutes by car. Central Los Angeles is roughly 32 kilometres from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 41 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near VNY. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from RDU to Los Angeles at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Los Angeles
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Los Angeles in May when things are quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 32ºC.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap flights from RDU to Los Angeles around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
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