Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles (RDU - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$234	Frontier 1 stop 24 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is currently $234
Cheapest one-way flight	$120	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest one-way flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is currently $120
Cheapest nonstop flights	$381	American Nonstop 6 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Sat, Jul 11	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is currently $381
Last-minute weekend getaway	$357	Frontier 1 stop 23 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Raleigh to Los Angeles is currently $357
Cheapest business class flights	$512	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Mon, Aug 10	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is currently $512

Fastest flight	5 hr 6 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles takes 5 hr 6 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $170–265
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–420

Popular airlines from Raleigh to Los Angeles

American

Nonstop

from $381

Typical price: $325–495

7 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - LAX Every day

594 weekly connecting flights

RDU - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $421

Typical price: $350–570

7 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - LAX Every day

444 weekly connecting flights

RDU - LAX Every day
United

from $394

Typical price: $340–510

383 weekly connecting flights

RDU - LAX Every day
Southwest

from $391

Typical price: $350–500

224 weekly connecting flights

RDU - LAX Every day
JetBlue

from $500

Typical price: $335–840

52 weekly connecting flights

RDU - LAX Every day
Frontier

from $234

Typical price: $200–415

23 weekly connecting flights

RDU - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Raleigh

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 21 min 11 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Charlotte United States 2 hr 41 min 135 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 2 hr 33 min 139 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

Greensboro United States 1 hr 27 min 76 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Raleigh to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $170 to $265.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $234. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $120.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $381, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $421, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 7.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $394, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $391, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $500, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $234, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles starts at $234 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $120 and departs on Fri, Jun 5.

5 hr 6 min is the shortest flight time from Raleigh to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Raleigh to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 7 nonstop flights and 594 connecting flights per week. American flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Raleigh to Los Angeles are:

Delta offers 7 nonstop flights and 444 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 383 connecting flights per week. United flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Southwest offers 224 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
JetBlue offers 52 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Frontier offers 23 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Raleigh and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $234. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $120.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $381, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $421, flying from Aug 1 to Aug 7.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $394, flying from May 28 to Jun 5.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $391, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $500, flying from Jul 18 to Jul 27.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to Los Angeles is $234, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

American and Delta fly direct from Raleigh to Los Angeles.

There are 7 American direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Delta direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and Los Angeles at price $357 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

American and Delta fly direct from Raleigh to Los Angeles.

There are 7 American direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Delta direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Raleigh and Los Angeles start at $381 from Fri, Jul 3 to Sat, Jul 11 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Raleigh to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Raleigh and Los Angeles start at $512 from Sat, Aug 1 to Mon, Aug 10 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Raleigh and Los Angeles start at $234 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Raleigh to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Raleigh and Los Angeles starts at $357 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and Los Angeles at price $357 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.