United States · 431 miles (693 km)

Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York (LGA) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York (LGA) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York (LGA): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 431 miles (693 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 26 ways to fly it with one stop, through Washington, Dulles and Pittsburgh and more.

How many miles RDU to LGA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines7,500$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines9,200$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from RDU to LGA

Book RDU to LGA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

RDU to LGA with one stop

26 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Albany (ALB)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Syracuse (SYR)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Rochester (ROC)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Buffalo (BUF)Frontier Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines
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  • Via Boston (BOS)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Cleveland (CLE)Frontier Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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  • Via Burlington (BTV)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines
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  • Via Portland (PWM)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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See all 26 in Routes

RDU to LGA: common questions

How many miles does RDU to LGA cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from RDU to LGA?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to New York (LGA).

How far is Raleigh/Durham from New York by plane?

Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and New York (LGA) are 431 miles (693 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book RDU to LGA award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Raleigh/Durham and New York?

The most direct connections are through Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD), Pittsburgh (PIT), Charlotte (CLT) and Albany (ALB). On 14 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Washington.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.