What percentage of Raleigh to Los Angeles flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 50% of flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience two stopovers. This means that half of the available options involve at least one connection.

What's the flight time from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

A direct flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles typically takes around 5 hours and 30 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to 9 hours and 59 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 3595 kilometers.

Are non-stop flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles worth the extra cost?

Historically, direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles have been approximately 50% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is $749, while connecting flights have a median price of $499. Direct flights represent 50% of the available options, so the decision depends on whether the time saved is worth the additional cost.

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Raleigh to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

The journey from Raleigh to Los Angeles covers a distance of 3595 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance means you'll be traveling across a significant portion of the country, and the flight duration will reflect this.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $397–$651, with a median of $499. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When considering when is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles, April stands out with a median fare of $335. Following closely, May also offers lower prices with a median of $381, and August presents another favorable period with a median fare of $441.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 0.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you should generally expect a layover or two when planning your trip.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Los Angeles takes approximately 5h 30m, including connections. While the non-stop flight time is also 5h 30m, it's important to note that this median duration reflects the overall travel time, considering that most itineraries involve at least one stopover.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Regular price: $224 - $392

Prices for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $224-$392. The current lowest deal is $148 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 9-Dec 12.

now $148

Low $224

High $392

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to LAX is April, with a median price of $335. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1503. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $335

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,503

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$404

$360

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$398

$365

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$360

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$394

$366

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$355

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$371

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$279 → $221

21%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$386 → $332

14%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$264 → $212

20%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$280 → $228

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Raleigh - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Raleigh to Los Angeles are near the typical level of $499.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices.

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $335 for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 30m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is 5h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

About 50% of recent flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles include at least one stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights on the Raleigh to Los Angeles route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles have been frequent in the last 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh-Durham International is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles from Raleigh.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$315

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

87% AI deal score

$1,712

$447

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Frontier Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Apr 17

Los Angeles, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,246

$916

Save $330

From RDU

Elite

Nov 18

Los Angeles, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,261

$1,025

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From RDU

Elite

Dec 09

Los Angeles, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,952

$1,741

Save $211

JetBlue Airways

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Dec 08

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,948

$1,823

Save $125

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Dec 07

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,945

$1,823

Save $122

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Dec 25

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,980

$1,842

Save $138

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $521. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally results in higher prices, averaging $889. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $603.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is considered to be around $397 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $499. Prices can go up to $651 or more, so finding a fare at or below the good deal threshold represents a significant saving.

Historically, April and May are typically the best months to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles, with median prices of $335 and $381, respectively. August has also shown lower median prices at $441. The annual median price for this route is $499, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

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Raleigh to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Regular price: $224 - $392

Prices for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $224-$392. The current lowest deal is $148 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 9-Dec 12.

now $148

Low $224

High $392

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles

April

Cheapest

Flights from $335

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,503

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$404

$360

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$398

$365

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$360

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$394

$366

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$355

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$326

$371

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

4 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 9

$279 → $221

21%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$386 → $332

14%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$264 → $212

20%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

$280 → $228

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Raleigh - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares for Raleigh to Los Angeles are near the typical level of $499.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices.

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $335 for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 30m.

The median flight time for a direct flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is 5h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common.

About 50% of recent flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles include at least one stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights on the Raleigh to Los Angeles route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

Deals for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles have been frequent in the last 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh-Durham International is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$163

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles from Raleigh.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$211

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$315

Los Angeles, United States

87% AI deal score

$1,712

$447

Save $1,265

Frontier Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Apr 17

Los Angeles, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,246

$916

Save $330

From RDU

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$1,980

$1,842

Save $138

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Raleigh to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Raleigh - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in April for the best prices.

Direct flights take 5h 30m.

Connecting flights are common.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Nov 20

Jan 25

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How early should I book Raleigh to Los Angeles flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Raleigh to Los Angeles flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

What percentage of Raleigh to Los Angeles flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Raleigh to Los Angeles?

Are non-stop flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles worth the extra cost?

Related routes

More routes from Raleigh

Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

Raleigh to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Raleigh - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Fly in April for the best prices.

Direct flights take 5h 30m.

Connecting flights are common.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

Nov 11

Nov 18

Nov 21

Dec 09

Nov 20

Jan 25

Apr 17

Nov 18

Dec 09

Dec 08

Dec 07

Dec 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

How early should I book Raleigh to Los Angeles flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Raleigh to Los Angeles flight is a good deal?

What's the best month to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles?