Cheap flights from Raleigh-durham to Los Angeles
2,234 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Raleigh-durham to Los Angeles at a glance
Cheap flights from Raleigh-durham (RDU) to Los Angeles (LAX) cover 2,234 miles (3,594 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 4 airlines flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.
Summary computed from real OpenFlights coordinates — not an estimate. Prices update live on Kayak.
Flying from Raleigh-durham to Los Angeles covers 2,234 miles (3,595 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 4 airlines fly this route directly, making it the 4th most competitive of 39 routes from Raleigh-durham. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.
Nonstop distance 2,234 miles. Direct carriers include AA, AS, DL and US.
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Airlines on this route
4 airlines fly Raleigh-durham → Los Angeles. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| AA | Direct |
| AS | Direct |
| DL | Direct |
| US | Direct |
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Raleigh-durham to Los Angeles — quick answers
How far is Raleigh-durham from Los Angeles by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Raleigh-durham (RDU) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2,234 miles (3,594 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Raleigh-durham to Los Angeles?
The average nonstop flight time from RDU to LAX is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Raleigh-durham to Los Angeles?
4 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, AS, DL, US. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.