New York to Raleigh/Durham (LGA–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LGA–RDU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 431 miles in approximately 1h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 103 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, WS | 73 | BCS3, CR9, E70, E75 | 1h45-2h | SkyTeam | AF, AM, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: PD | 71 | 738, E70, E75, E75S | 1h42-2h09 | Oneworld | PD | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | 32N | 1h53 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from New York
| Metric | LGA→RDU | JFK→RDU | TEB→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 25 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 188 | 360 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 42m | 1h 38m | 1h 11m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LGA: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
LGA–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGA to RDU
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 188 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LGA to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGA to RDU ranges from 1 hours 42 minutes to 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 431 miles (693 km). There are approximately 188 weekly flights outbound and 218 return, totaling 406 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
103 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via CTH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (JFK), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).