Direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles
13 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from RDU to LAX.
Flight time: about 4h42m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Raleigh local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL2299 | 6:11p | 4h52m | Mon, Sat, Sun |
| American AAL2299 | 6:19p | 4h42m | Tue, Fri |
| Delta DAL462 | 7:04p | 4h40m | Wed |
| Delta DAL462 | 7:09p | 4h45m | Tue, Thu |
| Delta DAL462 | 7:15p | 4h38m | Fri–Sun |
| American AAL2299 | 8:22p | 5h1m | Thu |
| Delta DAL462 | 8:43p | 4h34m | Mon |
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Nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has 13 nonstop flights a week to Los Angeles (LAX), operated by American and Delta. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of RDU and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Raleigh (RDU) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 4h42m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Los Angeles?
Driving from Raleigh to Los Angeles takes about 37h 10m behind the wheel — roughly 2,541 miles, or about 4 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 4h42m.