Liberia to Raleigh/Durham (LIR–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MIA Miami 6h 6m AA AADLF9 Miami (MIA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 20m DL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 28m AA AABAIB Charlotte (CLT) to Raleigh/Durham flights
HOU Houston 7h 8m WN WN Houston (HOU) to Raleigh/Durham flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 11m B6 ADB6DL Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
JFK New York 8h 9m B6 AAAFAM New York (JFK) to Raleigh/Durham flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 15m ACPDWS ACTPUA Toronto (YYZ) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ORD Chicago 8h 53m UA AAASCX Chicago (ORD) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 17m AA AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DEN Denver 9h 31m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Liberia to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,798 mi 5h 34m nonstop +2h ahead

LIR–RDU had nonstop service from JetBlue, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,798 miles in 5h 34m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop LIR–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LIR to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
757
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LIR → RDU
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
RDU → LIR
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Liberia

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric LIR→RDU SJO→RDU
Distance from LIR 100 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights
Flight time 5h 34m 3h 59m
Airports within 200 miles of LIR with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Raleigh/Durham is 2 hours ahead of Liberia.
LIR: CST · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Liberia, it's 8:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
1,798 mi / 2,893 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 34m gate to gate.
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.

LIR–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Liberia to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance1,798 mi / 2,893 km
Flight time5h 34m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LIR to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 5h 34m gate to gate. The route covers 1,798 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from LIR to RDU: JetBlue. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 34m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RDU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Raleigh/Durham is 2 hours ahead of Liberia.
Yes, return flights from RDU to LIR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 LIR to RDU

Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) had nonstop service from JetBlue, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

LIR to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LIR to RDU is about 5 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,798 miles (2,893 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San José (Alajuela) (SJO).