Raleigh/Durham to La Crosse (RDU–LSE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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860 mi airlines charter/private
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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 4 hubs
ORD Chicago 4h 47m AAASCX AAUA Chicago (ORD) to La Crosse flights
MSP Minneapolis 13h 12m DLKEKL CH Minneapolis (MSP) to La Crosse flights
MSN Madison ~4h 34m MX AA Madison (MSN) to La Crosse flights
DCA Washington ~5h 11m AAASDL Washington (DCA) to La Crosse flights
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Raleigh/Durham to La Crosse
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
860 mi 2h 36m nonstop -1h behind

RDU–LSE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to LSE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
92
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 → LSE
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
LSE → RDU
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
La Crosse is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · LSE: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in La Crosse.
Distance & Flight Time
860 mi / 1,384 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 36m gate to gate.
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–LSE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to La Crosse route.
Route details
Distance860 mi / 1,384 km
Flight time2h 36m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: LSE
IATA / ICAOLSE / KLSE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation655 ft / 200 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to LSE flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to La Crosse Regional Airport take about 2h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 860 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
La Crosse is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from LSE 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 LSE

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to LSE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to LSE is about 2 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 860 miles (1,384 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.