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

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1,798 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Executive Jet Management.
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 6h 24m AFAMDL → DL Atlanta (ATL) to Liberia flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 44m AAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Liberia flights
MIA Miami 6h 45m AAAMAT → AA Miami (MIA) to Liberia flights
IAH Houston 7h 40m F9NHNZ → UA Houston (IAH) to Liberia flights
JFK New York 7h 46m AAAMAT → B6 New York (JFK) to Liberia flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 54m ADB6DL → B6 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Liberia flights
YYZ Toronto 8h 1m ACEJATP → ACPDWS Toronto (YYZ) to Liberia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 47m AAASCX → AA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Liberia flights
DEN Denver 10h 59m F9UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Liberia flights
LAX Los Angeles 14h 55m AAASDL → AS Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Liberia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1,798 mi 3h 41m nonstop -2h behind

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps RDU Routes LIR Routes RDU Live Flights LIR Live Flights RDU Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ATL ~6h 24m CLT ~6h 44m MIA ~6h 45m IAH ~7h 40m JFK ~7h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
725
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → LIR
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
LIR → RDU
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 4:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,798 mi / 2,893 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 41m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

RDU–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance1,798 mi / 2,893 km
Flight time3h 41m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: LIR
Full nameDaniel Oduber Quirós International Airport
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take about 3h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 1,798 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Miami.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LIR 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.
Liberia is 2 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from LIR 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.

Flights from RDU to LIR

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to LIR is about 3 hours 41 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.