Raleigh/Durham to Van Nuys (RDU–VNY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Van Nuys
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,234 mi 4h 58m nonstop -3h behind 99 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and VNY, connecting options are available through 99 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to VNY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
99
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
520
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Van Nuys is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · VNY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Van Nuys.
Distance & Flight Time
2,234 mi / 3,594 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 58m.
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–VNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Van Nuys route.
Route details
Distance2,234 mi / 3,594 km
Flight time4h 58m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections99 hubs
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: VNY
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to VNY flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Van Nuys Airport take approximately 4h 58m. The route covers 2,234 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to VNY. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, PSP, RNO, CLD, APA, GRR, PDK, ASE, AGS, SAF, INT, TYS, CMH, SBN, BJC, CHO, MRY, SDF, JWN, PWK, NAS, PDX, LAS, IND, PHX, MDW, MKE, SAV, CHS, DTW, LEX, SAN, ORL, BNA, OAK, DAL, BZN, JAX, CVG, CLT, NUQ, IAH, TEB, SLC, YYZ, SJC, HLN, HOU, VRB, BWI, LAX, PHL, TTN, FOK, MSP, ISM, MCO, PNS, TPA, AUS, DEN, SUA, SMF, ORD, PIT, IAD, MRK, FXE, MCI, APF, RSW, BCT, BED, HPN, DFW, MSY, SFO, ISP, LGA, PBI, OPF, SWF, YQB, BFI, YUL, PVD, FLL, ACK, BOS, YVR, JFK, PWM, BGR, MIA, PLS, SEA, SJU, KOA and STL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Van Nuys is 3 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from VNY 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 VNY

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to VNY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to VNY ranges from 4 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,234 miles (3,594 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

99 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.