Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 35 minutes.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Los Angeles three hours behind Durham.
Take your pick of 21 weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 19:56.
Give yourself enough time to make your RDU to LAX flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. When you're ready to start your Los Angeles vacation, let one of these carriers take you to this popular corner of United States:
Most passengers choose to fly with American Airlines on this route.
With an impressive 88.0% of services arriving on schedule, American Airlines has the best on-time record for RDU to LAX flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between RDU and LAX include:
Nashville International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is $89. A round-trip fare is currently $189. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RDU to LAX.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RDU to LAX.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from RDU touch down on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometers from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz to explore Los Angeles and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the center.
Getting to the center on public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Los Angeles in May.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for August if you want to go to Los Angeles during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to LAX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 177 kilometers south-east of Los Angeles, a visit to San Diego will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another well-known destination in United States and is around 499 kilometers north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
