Traveling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
Expect to be in the skies for 1 hour 37 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. New York and Durham share the same timezone — UTC-4.
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport start at 05:22 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is the 22:16 option with Frontier Airlines. Overall, there are 120 services every week between RDU and LGA.
If you're getting away during a peak month like July, be at the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like summer, Christmas and New Year.
You'll find a range of airlines providing direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. When you're ready to kick off your New York vacation and discover this part of United States, these popular carriers service the RDU to LGA route:
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between RDU and LGA include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
C$42 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. Return flights start at C$98. These prices can change depending on availability.
To secure cheap flight tickets from RDU to LGA, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Located around 23 kilometres from the center of Durham, Raleigh-Durham International Airport can be reached in approximately 18 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 10 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near RDU. Whether you're catching an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LGA instead:
Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
From LaGuardia Airport, New York is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 27 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling to the center on public transport will take you roughly 58 minutes.
When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to New York in February.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport for July if you want to go to New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from RDU to LGA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
More about New York
After locking in your flights from RDU to LGA, you'll need to find a place to stay in New York. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are leading attractions which should be on every New York itinerary.
Complete your New York trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to LaGuardia Airport, check out our great car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to see the sights at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal New York stay.