Cheap flights from New York LaGuardia to Raleigh-Durham International from $131
Updated 2026-10-23
431 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 1h 16m with 7 airlines operating direct service from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from New York LaGuardia
New York LaGuardia is the smallest of New York's three airports and now the most modern after a complete 2017–2022 rebuild. The Q70 Limited bus runs free from each terminal to subway connections at Jackson Heights and Woodside; rail directly to LGA does not yet exist (the AirTrain proposal was canceled in 2023). Operations are domestic-only with limited transborder service. Delta, American and JetBlue have the largest schedules; Southwest and Spirit add ULCC capacity.
Arriving in Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Durham International serves the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) and is 12 miles from each. There is no rail; GoRaleigh bus 100 reaches downtown Raleigh in 45 minutes for $1.25, GoTriangle bus 805 reaches downtown Durham. Fares to RDU peak around Duke and UNC graduations (May) and major basketball games (February–March); January and August are the cheapest.
Who flies LGA to RDU?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 1h 16m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 1h 16m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 1h 16m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 1h 16m | Economy |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 1h 16m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 1h 16m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 1h 16m | Economy |
7 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
New York to Raleigh-Durham FAQs
Direct flights from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) take approximately 1h 16m for the 431-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
7 carriers operate direct service from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU): Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 2 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Delta Air Lines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) is the primary international airport for Raleigh-Durham. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.