What percentage of Raleigh to Los Angeles flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 4.8% of flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles have been direct. For those flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 connections. This indicates that direct options are less common for this route. Most travelers should anticipate at least one stop when planning their journey.

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

The typical direct flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles covers a distance of 3595 kilometers and has a median duration of 5 hours and 31 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to 8 hours and 38 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time, with connecting flights taking approximately 3 hours longer on average.

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

Historically, direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles have been approximately 62% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight is typically $481, while connecting flights average around $297. Direct flights represent about 15.4% of the available options. Travelers should weigh the convenience of a non-stop journey against the potential cost savings of a connecting flight.

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Raleigh to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

The journey from Raleigh to Los Angeles spans a considerable distance of 3595 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This means you can expect a significant travel time, often involving connections, to cover the distance between the two cities.

For those seeking cheap flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $347–$583, with a median of $450. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to monitor prices.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles, April stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $180. Following April, June offers a median fare of $273, and July presents a median of $286. These months provide the best opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

Most itineraries for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles connect at least once, with only 4.8% of recent fares being direct flights. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that travelers should generally expect to make at least one stop on their journey.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Los Angeles takes approximately 5h 31m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 9h 40m. This longer duration for connecting flights is important to consider when planning your travel schedule.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Regular price: $309 - $434

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

The regular price range for this route is $309 to $434. The current lowest deal is $221 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 22-Aug 29.

now $221

Low $309

High $434

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 $216. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $843. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $216

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $843

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Direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

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Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$678

$415

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$529

$359

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$512

$237

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$424

$276

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$512

$313

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$446

$268

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$512 → $237

54%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$678 → $415

39%

3 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 19

$453 → $234

48%

4 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 27

$441 → $223

49%

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Raleigh - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Raleigh to Los Angeles are above the typical level, with a median price of $450.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles, with a median price of $216.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 31m.

Direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles average 5h 31m, while connecting flights average 9h 40m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Only 4.8% of recent flights are direct.

Only 4.8% of recent flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $221.

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal from Raleigh to Los Angeles for $221 (Aug 22-Aug 29).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals on flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~$199

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary arrival choice for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$199

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 ~$262

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $288. Booking within 0-6 days of departure usually sees an average price of $294, while booking 60+ days out can result in prices averaging $481. Planning your trip within the optimal window can lead to more favorable fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $347. The median price for this route has historically been around $450. Prices tend to increase significantly beyond this point, with 75% of fares being $583 or higher. Aiming for prices below the good deal threshold can help secure better value.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles, with a median price of $180. Other relatively inexpensive months include June and July, with median prices of $273 and $286 respectively. The annual median price for this route is typically around $450. While July is listed as one of the cheaper months, it also represents the most expensive month in the trailing 270-day period.

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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: $309 - $434

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

The regular price range for this route is $309 to $434. The current lowest deal is $221 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 22-Aug 29.

now $221

Low $309

High $434

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles

April

Cheapest

Flights from $216

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $843

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Los Angeles

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$678

$415

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$529

$359

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$512

$237

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$424

$276

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Breeze Airways

$512

$313

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Los Angeles

Raleigh (RDU) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$446

$268

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$512 → $237

54%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$678 → $415

39%

3 nights

Aug 16 - Aug 19

$453 → $234

48%

4 nights

Aug 23 - Aug 27

$441 → $223

49%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles