Raleigh/Durham to New York (RDU–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RDU–LGA is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 431 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 102 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, WS | 94 | 221, CR9, E70, E75 | 1h35-2h23 | SkyTeam | AM, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: PD | 80 | 738, E70, E75, E75L, E75S | 1h32-1h56 | Oneworld | PD | |
| AF Air France | 6 | CR9 | 1h54 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | 32N | 1h39 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→LGA | GSO→LGA | ROA→LGA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 218 | 91 | 23 |
| Flight time | 1h 32m | 1h 25m | 1h 26m |
| Departure OTP | 90% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · LGA: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in New York.
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.
Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.
Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.
RDU–LGA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to LGA
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air France, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 218 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to LGA ranges from 1 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 431 miles (693 km). There are approximately 218 weekly flights outbound and 188 return, totaling 406 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
102 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MMU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Roanoke (ROA) and Wilmington (ILM).