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 49m nonstop -3h behind 47 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and VNY, connecting options are available through 47 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to VNY.
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One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
DAL ~6h 23m OKC ~6h 29m SNA ~6h 47m AUS ~7h 2m SDF ~7h 6m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
575
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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 → VNY
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Return
VNY → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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
-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 49m.
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–VNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Van Nuys route.
Route details
Distance2,234 mi / 3,594 km
Flight time4h 49m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: VNY
Full nameVan Nuys Airport
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to VNY flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Van Nuys Airport take approximately 4h 49m. 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 DAL, OKC, SNA, AUS, SDF, MDW, CHS, LAS, JAX, PHX, BZN, IND, SJC, HOU, NUQ, DEN, IAD, SLC, YYZ, RNO, SUA, ORD, TPA, BNA, TEB, MSY, PHL, MCO, BCT, BWI, HPN, PBI, FLL, RSW, ISP, MCI, LGA, YQB, SFO, JFK, PWM, BOS, YVR, MIA, BFI, SJU and KOA. 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 49 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

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.