Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Durham and New York are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
Each week, there are 120 Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flights. If you prefer to get going as soon as possible, select the 05:22 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:16 with Frontier Airlines.
Your RDU to LGA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
With direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to New York (and then other parts of United States) is a breeze. You can fly nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is American Airlines.
Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering RDU to LGA flights, with 78.17% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RDU and LGA include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight is Rs8,175. A return ticket is currently Rs16,346. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from RDU to LGA by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RDU to LGA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from RDU land on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LGA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a LaGuardia Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Ace Rent a Car or Thrifty to explore New York and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from LaGuardia Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to central New York
You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Centre.
From LaGuardia Airport, New York is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport. To escape the crowds, head to New York in February.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to LaGuardia Airport for July if you'd like to go to New York during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to LGA in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 8ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've done New York, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey around 129 kilometres south-west to Philadelphia to tick off its leading attractions. From Liberty Bell to Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Boston is another essential stop in United States and is around 306 kilometres north-east of New York. No trip is complete without seeing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.