Travelling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from LaGuardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 50 minutes.
New York and Durham are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
Every week, there are 120 LaGuardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights. If you want to jet off as early as possible, take the 06:00 Frontier Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 22:02 with American Airlines.
To ensure you catch your LGA to RDU flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from LaGuardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, so getting to Durham (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is American Airlines.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier that offers LGA to RDU flights. An impressive 86.09% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from LaGuardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between LGA and RDU include:
Philadelphia International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Right now, $69 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $133. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from LGA to RDU, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Landing cheap flights from LGA to RDU is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
LGA is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80.0% of flights that take off from LGA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To get to LaGuardia Airport from central New York, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LGA. Whether you're taking an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you're landing on a late LaGuardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near RDU:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz to explore Durham and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week in advance.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Durham has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Durham in May.
Lock in your flight from LaGuardia Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you want to go to Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LGA to RDU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Durham, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to check off its top attractions. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.