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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to New York

Partner fares from Raleigh-Durham to New York LaGuardia, with RDU Terminal 2 tips and the LGA terminal for American, Delta and Frontier.

RDU to LGA · 431 mi · 1h 34m est.

RDU to LGA
431 miles
1h 34m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

Photo: Jakub Hałun, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Raleigh to New York flight insights

Average flight time

~1h 34m (estimated)

RDU → LGA

Cheapest cached price

$174

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Last checked Nov 6, 2026

Planning a trip from Raleigh to New York? The average flight time on this route is ~1h 34m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $174 (last checked Nov 6, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Raleigh to New York covers a straight-line distance of about 431 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~1h 34m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Raleigh to New York at a glance

RDU to LGA is about 431 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Raleigh to New York on Eazair
Origin	Raleigh (RDU)
Destination	New York (LGA)
Average Flight Time	~1h 34m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$174
Fares Last Checked	Nov 6, 2026
Distance	431 miles (RDU to LGA)
Time in New York	Same time as Raleigh
Airlines in our fare results	4

Local time in New York is the same as in Raleigh. Raleigh is on Eastern Time, New York on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Raleigh to New York

Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) to LaGuardia (LGA) is what this page searches, and JFK and Newark (EWR), in New Jersey, are separate airports. RDU's nonstop list, which carries no date, shows LGA served by American and Delta, though schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result. American, Frontier and Delta have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. All three depart from RDU Terminal 2. At LaGuardia, Delta arrives at Terminal C, while American and Frontier use Terminal B.

RDU said Terminal 2 expansion work would start in early January 2026, with every ticket counter and checkpoint lane staying open. From Durham or Chapel Hill, GoTriangle Routes 700, 800 and 805 connect at the Regional Transit Center with the RDU Shuttle, which runs Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Checkpoints open at 3:30 a.m., RDU says, and a TSA PreCheck enrollment office is in Terminal 2 near Bag Claim 5.

Delta describes LaGuardia's Terminal C, where all its flights arrive, as a centralized terminal with drop-off, check-in, security, baggage claim and pickup together. For upper Manhattan, the M60 SBS stops at every terminal and runs along 125th Street, with a Metro-North connection at Harlem-125 St, and a fare applies. The free All Terminals Shuttle runs 24 hours a day between the terminals, the Economy Lot and 94th Street. Licensed taxis use the official stand outside each terminal, and tolls and surcharges can apply.

Between 28 Sep and 15 Oct 2026, EazAir ran its first 4 fare checks for RDU to LGA, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult with departure 30 days out. The highest result was at least one and a half times the lowest. With only 4 checks, no pattern shows yet. American Basic Economy includes a carry-on and a personal item, while Frontier without a bundle includes only the personal item. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Raleigh to New York flights

Departure · Raleigh

Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)

Eastern Time

Arrival · New York

LaGuardia (LGA)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), Stewart International (SWF)

About New York

Areas to know in New York

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SoHo
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Weather in New York

Four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers and cold winters that bring occasional snow.

Raleigh to New York: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Raleigh-Durham International's nonstop list (no date shown) shows New York (LGA) served by American and Delta. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

EazAir searches New York with the LGA code, and the New York area has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

LaGuardia (LGA) and New York JFK (JFK) are separate airports, and Newark Liberty International (EWR) is a third airport, in New Jersey. Check which one your ticket shows.

Leaving from Raleigh-Durham International (RDU)

Airline	RDU terminal
American	Terminal 2
Delta	Terminal 2
Frontier	Terminal 2
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

GoTriangle says the RDU Shuttle runs from the Regional Transit Center to RDU Monday to Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Route 700 from Durham Station and Routes 800 and 805 from Chapel Hill connect there.
GoTriangle Route 100 runs from downtown Raleigh to Terminals 1 and 2 in the evening Monday to Saturday and all day Sunday. Check GoTriangle's timetable for the evening start.
RDU says ride app and prearranged transportation services pick up and drop off at RDU, and walk-up taxis serve both terminals. RDU says to confirm which terminal your airline uses before you leave home.
RDU says TSA opens the checkpoints in Terminals 1 and 2 at 3:30 a.m. daily and closes them at 10:30 p.m. daily.
RDU says both checkpoints have TSA PreCheck lanes, and CLEAR is available in both terminals, with kiosks in the ticketing area before security.
RDU asks travelers to arrive at least 2 hours before domestic flights and at least 3 hours before international flights.
RDU says Terminal 2 expansion work is under way behind a temporary wall, with all ticket counters and checkpoint lanes staying open. RDU expects John Brantley Boulevard road impacts to begin in mid-2027.

Arriving at LaGuardia (LGA)

Airline	LGA terminal
American	Terminal B
Delta	Terminal C
Frontier	Terminal B
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

From the airport's airline list, which shows no update date. Terminal A, the historic Marine Air Terminal, serves Modern Aviation rather than these airlines.

Airline flights use Terminals B and C. Terminal A, historically the Marine Air Terminal, serves Modern Aviation.
A pedestrian path connects Terminal B and Terminal C.
The free All Terminals Shuttle runs 24 hours a day between the terminals, the Economy Lot (Parking Lot 7), Hangar 7 South and 94th Street, every 15 to 20 minutes according to the airport.
Delta describes Terminal C as a centralized terminal that includes drop-off, check-in, security, baggage claim and pickup.

Getting from LGA	Where to board	Where it goes
Q70 LaGuardia Link bus	Terminals C and B. The MTA says it runs every 8 to 10 minutes from the airport.	Free. Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway subway station, about 15 minutes in typical traffic according to the MTA, then Woodside for the LIRR.
M60 SBS bus	Every terminal, including Terminal A.	Astoria and upper Manhattan, with stops along 125th Street and Broadway near subway stations, and Metro-North at Harlem-125 St. A fare applies.
All Terminals Shuttle	Shuttle stops at every terminal.	Free, 24 hours. Other terminals, the Economy Lot (Parking Lot 7), Hangar 7 South and 94th Street.
Ride apps (Uber, Lyft)	Terminal B: Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage. Terminal C: arrivals inner lane. Follow "Ride App Pick Up" signs.	Anywhere in the region. Check the plate matches your app.
Taxis	Licensed taxis are available outside each terminal. Use only the official airport taxi stand.	Anywhere in the region. The airport says fares are based on distance and time, and tolls and surcharges can apply.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 4 fare checks from Raleigh to New York ran from 28 Sep to 15 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least one and a half times the lowest. With only 4 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

RDU: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Bus and rail service (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Taxis and prearranged pickups (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Security FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Security screening tips (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Travel tips (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Construction to begin in Terminal 2 in January 2026 (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Roadway construction, customer impacts ahead (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Ground transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
GoTriangle: Your ride to the airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
GoTriangle: Route 100 timetable (March 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Connections guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: All Terminals Shuttle (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Ride app services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Taxis (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MTA: How to get to LaGuardia Airport on public transit (Updated October 13th at 9:35am, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MTA: Getting to Manhattan from LaGuardia Airport (Updated October 13th at 9:35am, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: NYC LaGuardia (LGA) airport map and lounges (June 4, 2022, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
RDU: Nonstop destinations (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for RDU to LGA, 28 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
RDU: What's happening behind the big wall in Terminal 2? (no date shown, accessed 26 Oct 2026)

Frequently asked questions

Which terminal at RDU do flights to New York leave from?

RDU lists American, Delta and Frontier at Terminal 2. RDU said all ticket counters and checkpoint lanes would stay open during the Terminal 2 expansion work.

Does this page search JFK or Newark?

Only LaGuardia (LGA). New York JFK and Newark Liberty International (EWR), which is in New Jersey, are separate airports, so match the code on your ticket.

How do I get from LaGuardia to Manhattan?

The M60 SBS stops at every LaGuardia terminal and serves upper Manhattan along 125th Street and Broadway near subway stations. A fare applies. The free Q70 runs to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway for the subway.

Where is the cell phone lot at LaGuardia for pickups?

LaGuardia's Cell Phone Lot is on 94th Street between 23rd Avenue and Ditmars Boulevard, open 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., and the airport says it is less than 10 minutes from all terminals.

Do basic fares from Raleigh to New York include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy includes a carry-on plus a personal item, and Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on free. Frontier without a bundle includes a personal item only.

How far is Raleigh from LaGuardia?

RDU and LGA are about 431 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.