Raleigh/Durham to Long Beach (RDU–LGB) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 6h 43m AAASWN WN Phoenix (PHX) to Long Beach flights
HOU Houston 7h WN WN Houston (HOU) to Long Beach flights
DEN Denver 7h 7m F9UAWN WN Denver (DEN) to Long Beach flights
BNA Nashville 7h 28m AADLWN WN Nashville (BNA) to Long Beach flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 35m EJAKAIWN WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Long Beach flights
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 41m DLKE AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Long Beach flights
AUS Austin 8h 4m AMDLWN WN Austin (AUS) to Long Beach flights
MDW Chicago 8h 15m LXJWN WN Chicago (MDW) to Long Beach flights
DAL Dallas 8h 45m JREWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Long Beach flights
MSP Minneapolis 9h 53m DLKEKL UA Minneapolis (MSP) to Long Beach flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Long Beach
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and LGB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
551
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
RDU → LGB
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
LGB → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → LGB delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Long Beach.
Getting to RDU

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.

RDU–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Long Beach route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to LGB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, William P. Hobby and Denver.
Long Beach is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from LGB to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, William P. Hobby and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.