Long Beach to Raleigh/Durham (LGB–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Long Beach to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,222 mi 4h 11m nonstop +3h ahead 42 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between LGB and RDU, connecting options are available through 42 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGB to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
42
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
636
Candidates
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Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Long Beach

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric LGB→RDU LAX→RDU SNA→RDU
Distance from LGB 17 mi 19 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 8 4
Weekly flights 0 62 2
Flight time 4h 11m 4h 24m 5h 5m
Departure OTP 65%
Airports within 200 miles of LGB with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Raleigh/Durham is 3 hours ahead of Long Beach.
LGB: PDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Long Beach, it's 9:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
2,222 mi / 3,575 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 11m.
Getting from RDU

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.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

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.

LGB–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Long Beach to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance2,222 mi / 3,575 km
Flight time4h 11m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections42 hubs
Origin: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LGB to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Long Beach International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 4h 11m. The route covers 2,222 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, PSP, STL, PWK, ORF, AGS, JCI, MKC, SDF, SAN, CVG, SNA, TTN, IAD, SJC, MSP, LAX, BZN, ATL, IND, FMY, BUF, TEB, OPF, PDX, PHL, HPN, SRQ, PBI, YYC, SKB, LAS, SLC, BNA, DEN, ORD, HOU, MDW, AUS, PHX, MIA and DAL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Raleigh/Durham is 3 hours ahead of Long Beach.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and BUR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from LGB to RDU

Long Beach International Airport (LGB) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LGB to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGB to RDU ranges from 4 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,222 miles (3,575 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Burbank (BUR).