Raleigh/Durham to Los Angeles (RDU–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,234 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, QF | 12 | 321, 738 | 5h30-5h31 | Oneworld | AS, QF | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, KE, LA, VS | 7 | 739 | 5h02 | SkyTeam | AF, KE, LA, VS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | 738 | 5h05 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→LAX | GSO→LAX |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 79 | – |
| Flight time | 5h 10m | 4h 25m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
RDU–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to LAX
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. With 79 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to LAX is about 5 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,234 miles (3,595 km). There are approximately 79 weekly flights outbound and 35 return, totaling 114 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louisville Muhammad Ali, Nashville and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO).